What you need to know – list of NHS flu symptoms as cases ‘rising sharply’ | Cambridgeshire Live
It is worth watching out for certain symptoms
Katrina Chilver Digital Journalist/Assistant Digital Editor
16:15, 08 Dec 2025
The UKHSA warned that cases of flu are ‘rising sharply’(Image: Getty)
What you need to know – list of NHS flu symptoms
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said flu cases are “rising sharply”, with an increasing number of adults being affected.
Among the symptoms you may experience are an aching body, a sudden high temperature, fatigue or a dry cough. You also may experience a sore throat, difficulty sleeping or a headache.
More symptoms you may experience include loss of appetite, feeling sick and being sick. In addition to this you may experience diarrhoea or tummy pain.
Children may also experience earache and often seem less active than usual. Most people can manage their symptoms at home by resting, taking paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain relief, and staying hydrated.
However, certain high-risk groups should seek immediate medical attention if they develop flu symptoms. These groups include pregnant women, those aged 65 or over, and individuals with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.
According to NHS guidelines, you should call 999 or immediately go to A&E if you or a child coughs up a significant amount of blood, struggles to breathe, or experiences sudden, sharp chest pain. You should not drive yourself to A&E. Instead, ask someone else to take you, or call for an ambulance. You should also bring any medication you’re currently taking with you.
