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SEASONAL ILLNESS

IS IT COVID-19, THE FLU, A COLD
OR SEASONAL ALLERGIES?

All four can look very similar, making it hard to tell the difference. Use the chart below
to help decide when to seek care for your child’s symptoms.

WHAT ARE THE COVID-19 THE FLU A COLD SEASONAL ALLERGIES
TYPICAL SYMPTOMS?
Cough, Aches, chills, Cough, fever (rare), Itchy eyes, runny nose,
Keep in mind: It is shortness of cough, diarrhea*, mucus dripping sneezing, stuffy nose,
possible to have breath, fever fatigue, fever, down your throat watery eyes
these conditions headaches, runny (post-nasal drip),
nose, sore throat, runny nose,
without experiencing stuffy nose, sneezing, sore
every symptom. vomiting* throat, stuffy nose,
watery eyes

HOW LONG DOES 2–14 days 1–4 days 1–3 days Immediately
IT TAKE FOR

SYMPTOMS TO
APPEAR AFTER

EXPOSURE?

HOW LONG DO Undetermined 3–7 days 7–10 days As long as you’re
SYMPTOMS LAST? exposed to allergens

If you or your child start to feel sick, try not to panic
or assume the worst.

Coronavirus shares some of the same symptoms caused by the flu and cold, including fever
and coughs. For many people who are otherwise healthy, coronavirus does not cause serious
health problems.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEEK CARE FOR COVID-19?

When you have a fever of 100.4 or higher, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or a
cough, call your doctor’s office or visit www.navicenthealth.org for a virtual visit. In case of
emergency, please call 911 or visit one of our Emergency Centers.

*More common in children than adults

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