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Respiratory Illness Self-Screening Tool

URTI Symptom Self-Assessment

URTI Self-Assessment Tool

Find out if you should seek urgent medical care for your cold or flu symptoms.

Check for an Immediate Emergency

Check ALL symptoms that apply to you or the person being assessed:

Urgent Symptoms (Adults)

Urgent Symptoms (Children 12 and Under)

Select any symptoms that apply to see your recommended next step.

EMERGENCY: Call 911 Immediately

The symptoms you selected indicate a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.

Next Step:

  • Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.
  • Do not drive yourself to the emergency room unless you have no other option.
  • This tool does not replace a clinician's advice. Seek emergency care immediately.

Action: Seek Urgent Medical Care

The symptoms you selected are considered "red flags" and suggest you should seek medical attention soon for assessment.

Next Step:

  • Contact your primary care provider's office right away to book an urgent care appointment (today or tomorrow).
  • If your primary care provider's office is closed or cannot see you, you may call our office and navigate to the after hours care service line for guidance.
  • If your symptoms worsen or you develop any emergency symptoms (Step 1), go to the Emergency Room.

Action: Manage at Home

No urgent symptoms were identified. Your illness likely represents a common viral infection that can be safely managed with supportive care at home.

Supportive Care:

  • Rest, stay hydrated, and use over-the-counter medications (like Tylenol/acetaminophen or Advil/ibuprofen) for fever, aches, or pain as needed.
  • Most cold symptoms last 7–14 days; a cough may linger for up to 3 weeks.
  • Do not make an urgent care appointment. If you feel you must see a doctor, book a routine, non-urgent visit.
  • Important: If your symptoms worsen, do not improve after two weeks, or if any of the urgent or emergency symptoms develop, please call your doctor or try this assessment again.