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How could i tell if i have flu if i never get any temperature or headaches?

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Muscle pain: Aches and pains, lethargy may occur after flu epidemics some people who never had symptoms test positive for having had the flu then again, maybe you don't have the flu if uncertain talk to your doctor.

Answered 8/23/2013

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