Jazbeen Ahmad, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses the importance of recognizing the symptoms of a viral illness and how to know when to seek medical care.

Jazbeen Ahmad, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses the importance of recognizing the symptoms of a viral illness and how to know when to seek medical care.

What You Need to Know:

• What are the main symptoms of the most common viral illnesses?
• How to know when it’s time to contact a doctor.
• Avoid taking too much over-the-counter medication.
• Three things you can do to stop the spread: Stay home, wear a mask and wash your hands.

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