Finding the Right Care in the Right Place:
The most common symptoms of the Cold, Flu, COVID-19 and RSV and where to get help when you need it.
| Cold | Flu | COVID-19 | RSV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sore Throat | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Runny or Stuffy Nose | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| New or Worse Cough | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fever | Sometimes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fatigue | Sometimes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Body Aches/Pains | Sometimes | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sneezing | ✓ | Sometimes | ||
| Chills | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Headaches | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Diarrhea/Nausea/Vomiting | More Common For Children | ✓ | ||
| Shortness of Breath/Difficulty Breathing | ✓ | |||
| Loss of Appetite | ✓ | |||
| Loss of Smell or Taste | Sometimes |
Access Care When Needed
Are you experiencing any symptoms? Are you unsure where you turn? Our team is working hard to streamline how patients, families and caregivers navigate access to care across Couchiching 24/7. We are here for you and available to help you access health care when you need it.
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Contact Your Family Physician
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Visit Couching OHT Care Clinic Website or Call 705 325-2201 Ext 8250
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If You Don't Have a Doctor, Call 8-1-1
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After Hours? Contact GoodDoctors.ca at 705-242-5406
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Visit Your Local Emergency Department For Any Medical Emergencies
Other Resources
- Couchiching OHT COVID Vaccination & Testing: www.coht.ca/covid
- Ontario College of Family Physicians – Tips for Parents Caring for Children with Respiratory Illness: https://www.ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/actions-parents-can-take-caring-for-a-child-with-respiratory-illness
- Couchiching OHT Nurse Practitioner Clinic: 705 325-2201 ext 8250
- OSMH Emergency Department Info: www.osmh.on.ca/emergency-services
Remember to visit the closest local emergency department if experiencing any of the following:
- Difficulty breathing
- Persistent pain
- Chest pain
- Loss of consciousness
- Any serious illness or injury that requires urgent medical attention
