It’s best to stay home when you feel sick to oid spreading your infection to others. Cover your cough and wear a mask when you need to lee home.
If you’re at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19, take a COVID-19 home antigen test when you start to feel symptoms of a respiratory infection. If your test result is positive, ask your doctor about COVID-19 medication.
Keep track of how you’re feeling. For most healthy people, respiratory infections like the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 will go away in about 7 to 10 days. If you’re sick for longer than that, he severe symptoms, or are at high risk for complications, contact your doctor. Learn more about when to seek care.
Your doctor won’t prescribe antibiotics for a cold or flu as they don’t work on viruses. You can manage your or your child’s symptoms by:
Getting extra rest Drinking plenty of fluids Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for fever or pain2 Flushing nostrils with saline nasal drops