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Check If Your Contagious

Here's a rundown of common illnesses you or your loved ones may <br>face during the colder months, and how long you're contagious with <br>each

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Check If Your Contagious

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  1. Check If Your Contagious DOC-AID URGENT CARE

  2. As cold weather rolls in, we welcome Thanksgiving feasts, holiday cheer, and gatherings with friends and family — but also the common cold and flu. These viruses thrive in colder, less humid air. With increased indoor socializing during the colder months, it's crucial to know how long you might be contagious to avoid spreading illness to others. Here's a rundown of common illnesses you or your loved ones may face during the colder months, and how long you're contagious with each.

  3. Flu (Influenza) What is it? Influenza, or the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, • affecting the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Symptoms: Fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache, fatigue, body aches, and • sometimes diarrhea and vomiting, especially in children. How it spreads: Through droplets from talking, sneezing, or coughing. Less commonly, by • touching surfaces with the virus and then touching your face. Annual flu vaccines are the best prevention. Prevention: Practice good hand hygiene, stay home when sick, cover your mouth and nose • when coughing or sneezing, and wear a mask during high-risk times. Contagious period: Most contagious in the first 3-4 days, but can spread the virus for up • to 7 days after symptoms start. Bottom line: Stay away from others for up to a week to prevent spreading the flu. •

  4. The Common Cold (Rhinoviruses) What is it? Caused mostly by rhinoviruses, the common cold is generally milder than the • flu. Symptoms: Runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and congestion, usually with a gradual • onset. How it spreads: Through droplets from talking, sneezing, or coughing, and via close • contact like handshakes or hugs. Prevention: Good hand hygiene, staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, • and wearing a mask in high-risk situations. Contagious period: Contagious for the entire duration of symptoms, typically 5-7 days • but can last up to two weeks. Bottom line: It's safe to be around others once your symptoms are gone. •

  5. Strep Throat What is it? Caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, strep throat is • especially common in children aged 5-15. Symptoms: Fever, sore throat, pain when swallowing, swollen and red tonsils, • swollen lymph nodes, and white patches on the tonsils. How it spreads: Through droplets from talking, sneezing, or coughing, and • direct contact with an infected person. Prevention: Good hand hygiene, staying home when sick, covering coughs and • sneezes, and wearing a mask during high-risk times. Contagious period: Contagious 2-5 days after exposure. No longer infectious • after 24 hours of antibiotics, but untreated strep can spread for 2-3 weeks. Bottom line: Your treatment will determine how long to avoid others. •

  6. Norovirus (One Cause of “Stomach Flu”) What is it? A highly contagious virus causing vomiting and diarrhea. • Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. • How it spreads: Direct contact with an infected person, consuming • contaminated food or drink, or touching contaminated surfaces and then your mouth. Prevention: Good hand hygiene, staying home when sick, covering • coughs and sneezes, and wearing a mask in high-risk situations. Contagious period: Contagious throughout symptoms and for the first • few days after symptoms stop. Unlikely to be contagious after 48 hours without symptoms. Bottom line: Avoid others while sick and for two days after symptoms • end.

  7. COVID-19 What is it? A respiratory illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. • Symptoms: Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, loss • of taste and smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severity varies. How it spreads: Through droplets from talking, sneezing, or coughing. Can spread even • without symptoms. Prevention: Stay up to date on vaccines and boosters, good hand hygiene, staying home • when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and wearing a mask in high-risk situations. Contagious period: Most infectious during the first 5 days. End isolation if symptom-free • after 5 days, but avoid high-risk individuals for 7-10 days or wear a mask. Continue to isolate if symptoms persist until they improve and you are fever-free for 24 hours without medication. Bottom line: Avoid high-risk individuals until at least day 11, even after isolation ends. • If you're looking where to get covid test, visit any urgent care clinic near you.

  8. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease What is it? A common illness in children under 5, caused by highly • contagious viruses. Adults can also get it. Symptoms: Rashes on hands and feet, mouth sores, fever, and flu-like • symptoms. How it spreads: Person-to-person contact, contaminated surfaces, and • droplets from talking or sneezing. Prevention: Good hand hygiene, staying home when sick, covering coughs • and sneezes, and wearing a mask in high-risk situations. Contagious period: Contagious for about 7 days, as long as new rash spots • appear. Bottom line: Avoid others until symptoms and rash/sores are healed. •

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