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Common symptoms and what to do
Key points about common symptoms and what to do
- With lots of different sicknesses going around, it can be difficult to figure out what your symptoms might mean.
- Below is a list of common illnesses and symptoms that you might be experiencing.
- If you have any of these symptoms, first of all check that they are not COVID-19 by doing a RAT test.
With COVID still circulating, it's important to rule that out by doing a RAT test. If the result is positive, read more about what to do next.
If the result is negative, keep reading to find out more about:
- how you can take care of yourself and your whānau at home
- what to watch out for
- when to seek medical advice.
If you're worried and want to talk to someone about symptoms you or your whānau are experiencing, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 to talk to a trained health professional. Otherwise, talk to your local pharmacist about how to manage your symptoms.
A high temperature (fever over 38ºC)
This can relate to:
Video: Fever in adults
Video: Gastroenteritis in adults
2. A cough (adults or children)
This can relate to:
- a cold
- asthma
- COVID-19
- bronchiolitis
- a chest infection
- whooping cough (in children).
Other common symptoms
- earache
- headache
- abdominal pain (tummy/puku ache)
- nausea and vomiting (feeling or being sick)
- diarrhoea (runny poo/hamuti)
- back pain
- aches and pains
- tiredness and fatigue.
Video: Managing back pain
Video: 10 tips for managing chronic pain
Apps
Symptom checkers
Symptom trackers
Resources
Virus action plans for adults and children(external link) He Ako Hiringa, NZ (translations available)
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