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Prevea Health releases symptom navigator ahead of flu season

Posted at 8:12 PM, Sep 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-21 21:12:41-04

GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) -- The cold and flu season is quickly approaching and it may be difficult to decipher the different symptoms related to cold, flu and COVID-19.

Symptoms can be similar and Dr. Thomas Huffer, Prevea Health pediatrician and Executive Medical Director at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay, says many parents may feel uncertain about what to do if their child becomes sick.

Prevea Health now offers a free Symptom Navigator at prevea.com to help parents differentiate between allergy, cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms and offer guidance for what to do in each situation.

Health Experts with Prevea Health add that the Symptom Navigator does not replace a medical diagnosis and parents should always feel comfortable consulting with their child's doctor if they are unsure.