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A member asked:

I have a headache my neck hurts. im coughing i keep getting hot then cold and i'm so tired. do i have the flu?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Possibly: Treat your symptoms. If you fail to respond or improve, be examined. All the best.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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