Veterans Affairs Influenza Self Assessment Tool

This tool is intended for Veterans and their caregivers. It is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional.

The Self Assessment Tool does not capture identifiable information in any manner.

This website has short series of questions that will help you decide if you need to see a doctor for symptoms that might be caused by the flu. You may answer the questions for yourself or for someone else. Please note that these questions are for your information only and the information should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional.

How do you know whether you have the flu? How do you know when it might be best to stay home, call a nurse advice line or your doctor, or go for medical help?

The Self Assessment Tool is a short series of questions that will help you decide if you need to see a doctor for symptoms that might be caused by the flu. You may answer the questions for yourself or for someone else.

Please note that these questions are for your information only. The information should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional.


Learn more about influenza.