Swine Flu is rampant all over the world these days.  People are fearing that they have acquired swine flu even for mild illnesses. If you are feeling sick and are experiencing any of the following danger signs, you need to seek emergency medical attention immediately.

In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

* Fast breathing or difficulty in breathing
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
* Skin color changing to black or blue
* Refusing to drink appropriate amounts of fluids
* Vomiting which is serious or persistent
* Becoming dull and difficulty in waking up from sleep
* Irritability and Crying


The danger signs in adults that need emergency medical attention include:

* Difficulty in respiration or Shortness of breath
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
* Sudden dizziness
* Confusion or Irritability
* Severe or persistent vomiting

For more information fell free to Ask a Doctor .