When to Seek Medical Care

The best thing your doctor can prescribe for viral infections such as colds is chicken soup and bed rest. But do seek help if you think you have an infection or if you have experienced any of thw following:

• An animal or human bite
• Difficulty breathing
• A cough lasting longer than a week
• A fever of 38 degrees Celsius or more
• Periods of rapid heartbeat
• A rash, especially if accompanied by fever
• Swelling
• Persistent vomiting
• Unusual or sever headaches