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When should I talk to my doctor about my flu symptoms?

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When should I talk to my doctor about my flu symptoms?

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If you are generally healthy, are not pregnant and don't have a high risk for flu complications, you don't need to call your doctor for flu symptoms. Keri Peterson, MD, explains the best ways to treat the flu.

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