Do you have flu or is it just a cold? Take our test
Take our test to help determine whether you have flu or just a cold, and if you need to see a doctor.
Thursday 11 January 2018 13:54, UK
It is important to stay protected against flu this winter, especially with the spread of Australian flu.
We have put together common symptoms of flu to help determine whether you are suffering from a cold or flu.
Australia is currently in the grip of its worst flu outbreak on record, and the circulation of the virus means it is likely to trigger outbreaks in Europe later in the year.
The H3N2 strain known as "Australian flu" has been linked to a number of deaths in Ireland, but it has the same symptoms as common flu - including a high fever, exhaustion, a chesty cough and a sore throat.
Take the test below. This is not a substitute for medical advice. It is important that, if you do feel like you may have flu, or you have any of the symptoms listed in the test below, you contact the NHS.