March 11, 2020 -- Feeling sick? CALL your provider if you:
- Have trouble breathing
- Are unable to drink fluids
- Are elderly with significant weakness
- Have a very high fever
- Have a fever that gets better, then suddenly worsens, especially with an increased cough
- Have pain or pressure in the chest or belly
- Have sudden dizziness
- Have confusion
- Have severe or repeated vomiting
- Have severe dehydration
- Are among the groups considered high risk for influenza complications (over 65; pregnant or delivered in the past two weeks; have chronic health condition or weakened immune system)
These symptoms should be seen by your provider or the Emergency Department.
Other symptoms? Mild fever, cough, runny nose, body aches, fatigue . . . treat these at home:
- Drink lots of fluids
- Sleep
- Take medicine to reduce fever
- Stay away from others
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