Staying Healthy

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Woke up with a sore throat? Sneezes won’t stop? Up all night coughing? Being sick is never fun. Your symptoms could be caused by many things, like the flu or a common cold. And we can’t forget about COVID-19. 

OK, so maybe you can’t prevent every illness. But you can still do a lot now to help your body fight off germs later. 

Healthy Habits to Help Protect Against Illness 

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick 
• Stay home when you are sick 
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing 
• Clean your hands 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth 
• Get plenty of sleep 
• Eat nutritious foods 
• Drink plenty of fluids 
• Manage stress 
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school 

When to seek Medical Care for Illness 

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath 
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen 
• Persistent dizziness, confusion, inability to arouse 
• Seizures 
• Not urinating 
• Severe muscle pain 
• Severe weakness or unsteadiness 
• Fever or cough that improve but then return or worsen 
• Worsening of chronic medical conditions 

If you feel you need medical care, call 314-529-9520 or email healthandwellness@maryville.edu to schedule an appointment.