What should people from high-risk groups do?
If you suffer flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, muscle aches) and you are part of a high-risk group, you should contact your doctor or the flu clinic so that you can be assessed. Your doctor may wish to perform pathology testing (a throat or nose swab) and prescribe antiviral medication. Antiviral medication is most effective if taken in the first 48 hours of flu symptoms starting, so it is important if you are part of a high-risk group to seek medical care early.
