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COVID-19 |
Influenza |
Other Respiratory Viruses |
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| Cause |
SARS-CoV-2 virus |
Influenza A or Influenza B virus |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Parainfluenza, Adenovirus, Rhinovirus, Enterovirus |
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| Symptoms (* most common) |
- Fever (occasionally)
- Chills
- Headache
- New loss of taste/smell
- Congestion*
- Sinus pressure
- Ear pressure
- Sore throat*
- Cough*
- Fatigue*
- Vomiting/diarrhea
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- Fever* (often 102–104°F)
- Significant chills*
- Headache*
- Congestion
- Sinus pressure
- Ear pressure
- Sore throat
- Cough (dry)*
- Fatigue
- Vomiting/diarrhea (more common in children)
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- Mild fever (under 102°F)
- Mild chills
- Congestion*
- Sinus pressure*
- Ear pressure*
- Hoarse voice
- Sore throat*
- Cough (productive)*
- Fatigue/low energy
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| Treatment (Over-the-counter medications available at the SHS Dispensary) |
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
- Guaifenesin for cough
- Phenylephrine or nasal saline spray for congestion
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- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
- Guaifenesin for cough
- Phenylephrine or nasal saline spray for congestion
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- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
- Guaifenesin for cough
- Phenylephrine or nasal saline spray for congestion
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| Antivirals |
Prescription antiviral medications like Paxlovid for patients at risk for complications. |
Prescription antiviral medications like Oseltamivir for patients at risk of complications. |
No antiviral medications available for these conditions. |
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| Antibiotics |
Antibiotic medications are not effective for viral illnesses. |
Antibiotic medications are not effective for viral illnesses. |
Antibiotic medications are not effective for viral illnesses. |
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| Typical Duration |
5–10 days |
5–7 days |
7–10 days |
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| Testing |
Home rapid antigen test kits available at the Student Health Dispensary or Wellbeing Vending Machine in Perkins.
Rapid antigen testing available with an appointment at SHS.
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Rapid antigen testing available with an appointment at SHS.
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Not routinely available.
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| Vaccination |
Recommended to remain up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccines are available at SHS (call 302-831-WELL to schedule) or local retail pharmacies.
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Recommended every fall for everyone age six months and older.
Available at SHS (call 302-831-WELL to schedule).
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Not routinely available.
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| At Risk for Complications |
- Immunocompromised conditions
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Lung disease
- Heart disease
- Liver or kidney disease
- Cancer
- Pregnant
- Elderly
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- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Cystic fibrosis
- Other respiratory diseases
- Liver or kidney disease
- Pregnant
- Infants and small children
- Elderly
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- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Cystic fibrosis
- Other respiratory diseases
- Infants and small children
- Elderly
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| What Should I Do at Home? |
- Obtain COVID-19 testing
- Follow UD's COVID-19 protocols
- Treat symptoms with over-the-counter medications as above
- Rest
- Fluids
- Wear a mask while symptomatic
- Wash hands frequently
- Disinfect living space
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- Treat symptoms with over-the-counter medications as above
- Rest
- Fluids
- Wear a mask while symptomatic
- Wash hands frequently
- Disinfect living space
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- Treat symptoms with over-the-counter medications as above
- Rest
- Fluids
- Wear a mask while symptomatic
- Wash hands frequently
- Disinfect living space
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| When to Seek Medical Care (SHS or Urgent Care) |
- Fever over 102°F
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Leg swelling
- Confusion
- Significant symptoms
- Symptoms that are worsening or not significantly improved in 5–10 days
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- Fever over 102°F
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Significant symptoms (severe pain with swallowing, severe cough, etc.)
- Symptoms that are worsening or not significantly improved in 3-5 days
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- Fever over 102°F
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Significant symptoms (severe pain with swallowing, severe cough, etc.)
- Symptoms that are worsening or not significantly improved in 3-5 days
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