Flu Self Management and Respiratory Symptom Guidance

Most respiratory symptoms of recent onset are viral and can be managed without a physician evaluation. Please review the guidelines below for advice.

For guidance with nasal congestion (runny/stuffy nose), cough, sore throat:

If your measured temperature is 100.0 or higher (fever) in the past 12 hours, please click here.

If your measured temperature is less than 100.0 (no fever) consider seeking care at the Health Center if you have:
1. Shortness of Breath
2. Respiratory symptoms > 10-14 days
3. Severe sore throat > 3 days

Useful Patient Education:

• Flu Care Tips for UAlbany students
• Fever Information
• What to do if your roommate is ill with the flu
• Viral Upper Respiratory Infection
• Bronchitis
• Sore Throat
• Strep Throat
• Mono
• Over the counter medications for cold and flu
• Antibiotic use and misuse
• Exercise and Illness
  

If the Health Center is closed and it is a medical emergency, please dial 911.