If you feel sick:
- Sometimes the best thing to do is rest.
- You should:
- Stay home
- Drink lots of water
- Let your body fix itself
You may need to see a doctor:
- If you have a fever that does not go away
- If you have trouble breathing
- If you do not know why you are sick
- If you feel really bad
Going to the Doctor When You Are Sick
- Every year you go to the doctor’s office for a checkup.
- You make sure everything is okay.
- Things can be different if you are already sick.
Going to the Doctor When You Are Sick
- There will be other people at the doctor’s office.
- To keep them from getting sick, you can:
- Wear a face mask
- Wash your hands before you touch anything in the office.
Tell the doctor your symptoms.
- Symptoms are the ways that being sick makes you feel bad, like:
- A cough
- A runny nose
- Trouble breathing
- Bumps on your skin
Tell the doctor your symptoms.
- It can be hard to remember all of your symptoms. You can:
- Ask your support person to help you remember
- Write down your symptoms before you go to the doctor’s office
You can ask questions.
- Tell the doctor if you don’t understand:
- What the doctor says
- Why you are feeling sick
- How you can get better
- Ask questions.
- You have a right to know what is going on with your body.
After the Visit
- The doctor will tell you:
- What to do to feel better
- If you need to come back and when
- If you do not feel better, ask for more help.
After the Visit
- Be sure to follow the doctor’s instructions:
- Take your medicine
- Rest
- Eat healthy foods
- Drink liquids
- Get healthy again