Symptoms and when to get help
Learn about mild and moderate COVID-19 symptoms, which you can usually treat at home. Some people may not even realise that they have COVID-19.
Click on the link at the bottom of this page for a list of all the common COVID-19 symptoms. If you’re not sure what to do, use the COVID-19 Symptom and Antiviral Eligibility Checker.
What you need to know
Mild symptoms that can usually be managed at home, can include a runny nose, sore throat, cough, aches and pains, headache, fever (high temperature) and tiredness.
Vaccinated people who are normally healthy will mostly likely have a combination of these mild symptoms and not need medical help.
Symptoms in children and babies are typically milder than those in adults. Some infected kids may not even show any signs of being unwell.
Symptoms will typically last for around 5-7 days. They may change throughout your illness as the virus passes through your body.
Some symptoms may last longer, and it may take a few weeks before you feel you feel well enough to resume normal activities.
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Use the COVID-19 Symptom and Antiviral Eligibility Checker to find out if you need to seek medical help.
Call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 at any time if you need advice.
