Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic When to see a doctor Most people who get the flu can manage it at home and often don't need to see a healthcare professional If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see your healthcare professional right away
Influenza (flu) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Learn more about how to get your flu shot at Mayo Clinic To diagnose the flu, also called influenza, your healthcare professional does a physical exam, looks for symptoms of flu and possibly orders a test that detects flu viruses
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor? - Mayo Clinic Most people with the flu have a mild illness and don't need to see a healthcare professional With some rest and self-care measures at home, the average healthy person can expect to feel better within a week, although a dry cough may last for several weeks
Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson The seasonal influenza (flu) and 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines are now available at our Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson clinics Mayo Clinic recommends this year's seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for all people 6 months of age and older
History of flu (influenza): Outbreaks and vaccine timeline From spring of 1918 to spring of 1919, the flu causes more than 550,000 deaths in the U S and more than 20 million deaths worldwide In the fall of 1918 at Mayo Clinic, people with the flu and other contagious illnesses are cared for in the isolation hospital