Self Triage for Person with Influenza-like Symptoms

(Adapted from OSHA Pandemic Preparedness Guide)

• If you have some of these symptoms:
  • Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills or fatigue
• STAY HOME
  • Rest, Drink Fluids
  • Take fever reducers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)
• BUT IF YOU
  • Are unable to drink enough fluids
  • Have fever for more than 3 to 5 days
  • Feel better, then develop a fever again
• Students: You can call Student Health Services 774-3776
• Faculty/Staff: Call your health care provider
• OR IF YOU
  • Become short of breath or you develop wheezing
  • Cough up blood
  • Have pain in your chest with breathing
  • Have heart disease (like angina, or congestive heart failure) and you develop chest pain
  • Become unable to walk or sit up, or function normally (others might be the ones to notice this-especially in the elderly)
• GO RIGHT AWAY for Healthcare