With lots of different sicknesses going around it can be difficult to figure out what your symptoms might mean. Below is a list of common illnesses and symptoms that you might be experiencing.
If you have any of these symptoms, first of all check that they are not COVID-19 by doing a RAT test. If the result is positive, read more about what to do next.
If the result is negative, click on the links below to find out more about:
- how you can take care of yourself and your whānau at home
- what to watch out for
- when to seek medical advice.
| If you are worried and want to talk to someone about symptoms you or your whānau are experiencing, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 to talk to a trained health professional. Otherwise, talk to your local pharmacist about how to manage your symptoms. |
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1. A high temperature (fever, over 38ºC)
This can relate to:
2. A cough (adults or children)
This can relate to:
- a cold
- asthma
- COVID-19
- bronchiolitis
- a chest infection
- whooping cough (in children).
3. A sore throat (adults or children)
This can relate to:
4. Other common symptoms
- earache
- headache
- abdominal pain (tummy/puku ache)
- nausea and vomiting (feeling or being sick)
- diarrhoea (runny poo/hamuti)
- aches and pains
- tiredness and fatigue.