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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: i woke up with a little cough and then developed a little fever-i know there something going around right now especially at my job-is this the Flu? i got vacinated back in Nov 2014-i'm not really coughing much and all i did was take an aspirin to bring the fever down a little bit-should i take over the counter cough medicine and if it gets worse should i go see a Doctor rightaway? Thank you-XXXX

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Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be flu

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir!

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

I understand your concern.There are probable chances of it being flu.Taking vaccine shot does not always protect you from all types of flu causing germs.

You may take over the counter medication as required, but I would like you to see a doctor and start taking antibiotics if required before it gets worse. Worser it becomes more time your body takes to recover from this.

So take fast action to get proper results.

Hope this helps.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Fever

Brief Answer: Can be flu Detailed Answer: Hello Sir! Welcome to HealthcareMagic. I understand your concern.There are probable chances of it being flu.Taking vaccine shot does not always protect you from all types of flu causing germs. You may take over the counter medication as required, but I would like you to see a doctor and start taking antibiotics if required before it gets worse. Worser it becomes more time your body takes to recover from this. So take fast action to get proper results. Hope this helps.Feel free to ask more. Dr.Moumita Chakraborty