Cold and flu
Wake up this morning with a telltale scratchy throat, persistent headache, or fever? You might be coming down with the common cold or the flu. CityMD is here to help combat your illness, provide a diagnosis, and navigate treatment to get you back to your daily life, fast.
Understand your symptoms.
The flu, a potentially serious respiratory illness, often begins the same way a cold does. But the symptoms progress much more rapidly. The flu shot is your best defense against the flu, but even if you've had the flu shot, you should see a physician if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms described below, especially if they're severe.
Common cold symptoms:
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Nasal congestion
- Mucous discharge (yellow or green)
- Cough
- Mild body aches
- Overall feeling of malaise
Flu Symptoms:
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Shortness of breath
- Fever over 100.4F (38C)
- Body aches
- Chills and sweats
- Headache
- Dry cough
- Fatigue
- Weakness
CityMD offers flu tests and flu vaccinations at all locations.

Virtual care.
If you can’t visit us in person, we have options for you. Schedule an online appointment with a provider on your smartphone or tablet using the My Summit Health app.

Tips to prevent the flu.
Advice for staying healthy and well during flu season and all year long.