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Tools and resources for preventing, diagnosing, and treating respiratory illnesses including the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
- See the most common signs and symptoms
- Manage your symptoms from home
- Get care
- Stay up-to-date on your vaccines
- Explore COVID-19 testing options or report a home antigen result
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription. This doesn't mean that OTC medicines are harmless. Like prescription medicines, OTCs can be very dangerous for children if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your...
- People infected with RSV can be contagious for 3 to 8 days. Learn about RSV in adults & children and get the care you need at Kaiser Permanente.
- Briefly discusses respiratory problems that babies and children can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Nation’s leading nonprofit, integrated health care system continues its mission of high-quality, affordable care and service amid inflationary pressures and labor shortages.
- What are colds? Colds are the most common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat (upper respiratory infection). Colds are caused by viruses. They're spread by coughs, sneezes, and close contact. You can catch a cold at any time of year, but they're more common in late winter and early spring. There's no cure for...
- Learn about prevention and disease management, get tips on how to make healthy choices, and hear from Kaiser Permanente clinicians.
- How can you stay healthy on your trip? The best way to stay healthy on your trip is to plan before you go. If you are planning to travel to another country, see a doctor several months before you leave so you will have time for vaccines (immunizations) that you may need to get ahead of time. Also ask your doctor if...
- Get up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine, including how to schedule an appointment and safety and effectiveness.
- Explore Kaiser Permanente's coverage for members going to college. Plan ahead to prioritize your well-being while you're away from home.
- Covers causes of heart attack (myocardial infarction, or MI) and unstable angina. Discusses symptoms like chest pain or pressure. Explains MI and angina differences. Offers prevention tips. Covers diagnostic tests and treatment with medicines and surgery.
- Knowing the difference between medical visits will help you understand how much you'll owe. Learn about health care costs at Kaiser Permanente.
- Explains what breastfeeding is, benefits, how to plan for it, and how often to breastfeed. Includes step-by-step instructions. Covers common problems and when to call for help.
- Information to explain preventive care, preventive health screenings, and preventive care services, and why they’re important for your health.
- Whether you're preparing to get pregnant or just starting to think about it, Kaiser Permanente is here to help with your pre-pregnancy needs.
- Briefly discusses fevers in those age 12 and older. Includes info on temperatures considered normal, mild fever, and high fever. Covers causes of fever. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Kaiser Permanente's prenatal care teams deliver more than 90,000 babies a year. With our team, you'll get great support throughout your pregnancy.
- Briefly discusses symptoms that may show a serious problem during pregnancy. Covers vaginal bleeding, fever, and swelling. Describes emergency symptoms like shock, seizures, and leaks from your vagina. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Our Travel Advisory Service offers health advice tailored to your destinations, activities, and medical history.
- Briefly discusses fevers in children age 11 and younger. Includes info on temperatures considered normal, mild fever, and high fever. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Learning from this historic health crisis will better prepare us for future challenges.
- What is an environmental illness? An environmental illness can occur when you are exposed to toxins or substances in the environment that make you sick. These health hazards may be found where you live, work, or play. Maybe you have headaches that only occur on weekends. Or maybe you began to feel sick and got a rash...
- Vaccinations, testing, and treatment are still widely accessible. Member coverage and cost sharing may change.
- Briefly discusses the common causes of nausea and vomiting in children, including stomach illnesses and infections. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Live well with diabetes. Learn how to manage your blood sugar through a healthy diet, medications, exercise, and reducing stress.
- Discusses ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA (transient ischemic attack). Describes stroke symptoms and importance of acting fast if symptoms develop. Covers stroke treatment and prevention.
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