Note: The material provided is intended to be used as general information only and should not replace the advice of your physician. Always consult your physician for individual care.
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Not sure whether you have a cold, flu, pneumonia, COVID-19, RSV or another winter illness? Take the quiz to find out when you should call your doctor.
Feeling Sick This Winter?
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What's Behind Your Symptoms?
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Do you have a fever?
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High
Question 2 of 10
Is your fever mild (under 101) or high (over 102)?
Do you have a stuffy nose, sore throat and sneezing?
Are you short of breath or coughing up mucus?
Do you have body aches, chills, fatigue or a cough that started suddenly?
Do you have a cough, congestion or a sore throat but no breathing issues?
Have you lost your sense of taste or smell, and do you have a cough, fatigue and severe shortness of breath?
Are your symptoms getting worse, has your fever spiked suddenly, or are you experiencing chest pains?
Call your doctor or seek urgent care right away, especially if you’re experiencing shortness of breath or dehydration. You may need a physical exam or x-rays.
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It can be hard to tell whether you should head to the emergency room or an urgent care center. Urgent care facilities can treat most illnesses, like fever, flu-like symptoms, coughs, colds and sore throats. However, you should go to the nearest emergency department or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, disorientation or confusion, or fever higher than 105 degrees.
Seek Immediate Care
Take an at-home COVID-19 test and stay home and isolate. Call your doctor or seek immediate care if you experience trouble breathing or you have chest pain.
Test At Home
You may be able to manage your symptoms by treating at home with rest, fluids and over-the-counter medications to relieve fever or cough. If symptoms don’t improve after a few days, call your doctor.
Treat At Home
