The Ultimate "What (and What Not) To Do When You're Sick" List

Do you know when to go to the doctor if you have cold or flu symptoms? Many people don't. It's not always obvious and many of us are tempted to just "wait it out". However, if you have these symptoms and any of them fall into the "seek medical attention" category, you need to contact your health care provider.

Figuring out when our kids are sick enough to go to the doctor can be even more difficult than deciding when to go for ourselves. Are they really as sick as they say they are? Is that fever something you should worry about? Get the answers straight from a prominent Pediatrician and you'll feel more comfortable making the right decision next time your kids are sick.

If you want to know how to treat your cold symptoms and feel better as quickly as possible, look no further. We'll help you figure out what to do and get you on the road to recovery.

The flu is not just a bad cold and it can leave you feeling miserable for up to a week. If you think you have the flu, make sure you know what you should and shouldn't be doing so you can treat it correctly and recover quickly.

 Knowing when to call in sick to work is always tough, especially when you have a job that won't get done if you don't do it. But sometimes it's necessary to take a day off even if it means you'll have more work when you get back. These tips can help you decide.

Exercising is important but there are times when it could do more harm than good - both for yourself and those around you! If you have a fever, skip the workout. If you have a few cold symptoms but otherwise feel okay, you may be able to get some exercise in but it's probably best to avoid the gym so you don't end up spreading your germs to everyone there.

When breastfeeding moms get sick, knowing what to do both for yourself and your little one can be hard. Find out if your illness is significant enough that you should stop breastfeeding or if it's best for you both to continue.

A lot of people go to the emergency room when they have the flu even though they don't really need to be there. Although influenza makes you feel terrible, chances are good that it's not a true emergency. However, if you have flu symptoms and any of these signs, you really should go to the hospital. Otherwise, unless your doctor tells you to, try to avoid going to the ER and spreading your germs.
 

If you are sick with a cold, should you go ahead and get a flu shot? It's important to get vaccinated against influenza so you won't get it or pass it to someone who is at high risk, but sometimes it's better to wait until you are healthy.

What should you do if you go to get a flu vaccine and find out you have a fever? It probably depends on how high your temperature is and what other symptoms you have. Find out what you should do if you have a fever when you want to get a flu shot and why it matters.