October 7, 2009
Wondering if you have swine flu and should head to the doctor or emergency room?
This flu quiz won't hurt a bit.
A few weeks ago we wrote about work on a series of questions and answers to help you puzzle out whether or not you've come down with the new H1N1 virus and need immediate help. Now the self-service quiz is ready for prime time.
Microsoft is offering it up here. So are the feds on the flu Web site here. And other sites may host it soon, too.
How does it work? Go to the one of the sites, admit to your age, and being male or female, and then answer a few questions.
Do you have a fever, and a sore throat or cough? Answer no, and that's pretty much the end of it. Yes, and you get more questions about your health and symptoms, each one depending on your previous answer. All the info is confidential.
The outcome can range from a suggestion to get medical help right away, or call your doctor, or just settle in for a few days of uncomplicated but not necessarily comfortable bed rest while you get over the flu.
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