Rashescaused by thefluare uncommon but possible.
The rash appears red in lighter skin tones and purple in darker skin tones.
Other types of viral infections can also present with rashes.
Guido Mieth / Getty Images
When a flu rash develops, it typically does so on the face and torso.
The primary flu treatment of rest and fluids is typically suggested for all symptoms, including rash.
Since rashes can develop due to many health conditions and diseases, knowing what is causing yours is essential.
Photo Credit: U.S. National Library of Medicine
In some rarer cases, people with the flu may also develop a rash.
There is no specific treatment for a flu rash.
As someone gets better from the flu, their symptoms, including the rash, will disappear.
They can ensure that you are treated appropriately and do not develop complications.
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.Injection site reactions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Flu vaccine and people with egg allergies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Flu vaccine safety information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Flu treatment: What you better know.
