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COVID-19 Can Make You Feel Sick

COVID-19 Can Make You Feel Sick
Updated Apr. 30, 2021
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Things to Know about COVID-19

Some people with COVID-19 feel fine.
Some people with COVID-19 feel bad.
Some people with COVID-19 get very sick.
People with other health problems may get very sick.
Get help if you feel very sick.

People with COVID-19 Get Sick in Different Ways

Some people have a hard time breathing.
Some people have fever or chills.
Some people cough.
Some people feel tired.
Some people have muscles that hurt.
Some people have a headache.
Some people have a sore throat.
Some people have a stuffy or runny nose.
Some people have an upset stomach.
Some people have diarrhea.
Some people have a loss of taste.
Some people have a loss of smell.

Original Guidance: Symptoms of Coronavirus

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Development of these materials was supported by a grant from the CDC Foundation, using funding provided by its donors. The materials were created by the Center for Literacy & Disability Studies, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation at Georgia Tech. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided subject matter expertise and approved the content. The use of the names of private entities, products, or enterprises is for identification purposes only and does not imply CDC endorsement.

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