Is it normal to have the flu and not have a fever?

I woke up yesterday with a sore throat. Today the sore throat is worse and I feel achy and tired. I also have a slight cough. I don't have a fever though. Is that normal... or might the fever be on its way?

My bf got the flu a week ago and it started exactly like mine but with a fever within a day.

Sorry to say that the fever is probably on it's way. I had the flu last month, and it was three days before the fever and chills came on. This is a nasty flu bug this year. It's been 5 weeks and I still have some of the cough hanging on. Expect to feel horrible for at least a week if it's the same strain that I had. I really hope that you feel better soon. Good Luck!

i had just got over the same thing and i did not have a fever that i knew of but you may have a low grade fever and just not know some themometers are messed up..i never worry if i have one unless i have feel my skin on fire then i worry just rest rest rest is the best thang for you to do..

If you never have a fever then you probably have a major cold. The flu usually causes fevers and chills. If it is just the beginning of the flu, then it is common to not get the fever yet. A fever is your body's immune system reacting to the virus. It raises the body temperature to try and kill it off. The chills are because your body's thermostat is all out of whack.

High fever is a common symptom of flu but it's possible that you could have such a mild one that you might not notice it. You'll have to wait and see.