The H1N1 symptoms are virtually the same as other seasonal-flu symptoms such as high fever, cough, a sore throat, and muscle aches.

So when should you contact your doctor? Angie’s List asked highly-rated physicians that question.

• Who’s at risk? People under 25 years old and pregnant women are the most vulnerable to swine flu complications. Any pregnant woman with flu-like symptoms should call their doctor immediately. Infants with high temperatures and children and young adults with underlying health issues, or who take medication that comprises their immune system, also should be seen by their pediatrician.
• Don’t ignore symptoms: Anyone who has flu-like symptoms and becomes severely dehydrated, experiences difficulty breathing or coughs up blood must see a doctor immediately. If you have a fever for more than four days and it subsides then comes back, call your physician.
• Stay home: If you aren’t in the high-risk population or don’t experience the severe symptoms mentioned above, it’s best to stay home and avoid spreading the virus. Stay in bed and get plenty of rest and fluids.