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Allergy or Infection?

Symptom

Viral Infection

Bacterial Infection

Allergy
Runny Nose Often Rare Often
Aching Muscles Often Rare No
Headache Often Rare No
Dizzy Often Sometimes Rare
Fever Often Sometimes No
Cough Often Often Sometimes
Dry Cough Often Sometimes Sometimes
Hoarseness Often Rare Sometimes
Raising Sputum from Lungs Rare Often Rare
Colored Nasal Discharge No Yes No
Sneezing Often Rare Often
Itchy, Watery Eyes Sometimes Rare Often
Only a single, major complaint (sore throat, earache, sinus pain, or cough) Unusual Usual Unusual
Duration of Illness Usually one week Variable Often prolonged
Recurs at a Particular Season? Sometimes No Often
Do antibiotics help? No Yes No
Is medical help effective? Seldom Yes Sometimes
Remember: Antibiotics are ineffective with viral infections such as colds or flu, and can often make the illness worse.

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Emergency Care

Goshen County Ambulance Service provides emergency care through the county-wide 911 service. See listings of local health care services for non-emergent care. The student is responsible for all fees incurred with health care providers.

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Medical Withdrawal

Petition for medical withdrawal is made through the Dean of Students.

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Some Web Sites for Students

Ask Alice

Alcohol & Your College Experience

Family Doctor

 WHC Clinical Brochures

 

 

Nutrition Information

 United Health Directory
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