A seasonal health plan can help you prepare before an illness interrupts your routine. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV can circulate at overlapping times, and their symptoms can look similar.
Build everyday protection
Review recommended immunizations with your healthcare professional. Washing hands, covering coughs and improving indoor air can also reduce the spread of respiratory infections. Consider added precautions when spending time with someone at higher risk of severe illness.
Know when to stay home
If respiratory symptoms are not explained by another cause, stay home and away from others. CDC advises returning to normal activities once symptoms are improving overall and you have been fever-free without fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours. Use extra precautions for the next five days, such as a well-fitting mask, cleaner air or distancing.
Ask about treatment early
People at higher risk should seek healthcare promptly when symptoms start or a test is positive. Some antiviral treatments must begin within a few days. Ask a pharmacist before combining cold remedies: different products can contain the same active ingredient. Call 911 for severe breathing difficulty or other emergency symptoms.
Talk with your pharmacist
For questions about medicines or the next step in your care, call Consult Rx Pharmacy at (954) 990-5326 or contact our team. This information supports a conversation with your healthcare professional and does not replace individual medical advice.