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Do you get chest discomfort from the flu?
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Yes. Flu, influenza can cause high fever, cough, breathing problems including chest discomfort, in severe cases it can result in death. Get Flu vaccine along with Covid Vaccine.
Answered 12/9/2021
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If the influenza virus involves the lungs, with bronchitis, tracheitis or pneumonia, there likely would be associated coughing and, often, chest discomfort/pain.
Answered 12/9/2021
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