{"id":3459,"date":"2017-11-17T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=3459"},"modified":"2022-11-23T20:14:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T20:14:16","slug":"what-to-do-when-i-get-sick-at-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/what-to-do-when-i-get-sick-at-college\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when I get sick at college?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting sick is the absolute worst, especially in college. Your mom isn\u2019t there to take care of you, some professors can have a \u201ctough luck\u201d attitude about missing class or assignments, and you are more than likely miserable with symptoms of illness. With winter and finals approaching, chances are you may find yourself under the weather, so I thought I would provide you with some ideas on how to beat a winter cold!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3459 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/11\/KruegerLibraryWSU2007-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Krueger Library in Winter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/11\/KruegerLibraryWSU2007-01.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/11\/KruegerLibraryWSU2007-01-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/11\/KruegerLibraryWSU2007-01-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/11\/KruegerLibraryWSU2007-01-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/11\/KruegerLibraryWSU2007-01-1080x540.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>I know that when I don\u2019t feel the greatest, I jump into action to get healthy as quickly as possible. I advocate for myself and take the time I need to get well and even if it means canceling plans with a friends I know they\u2019ll understand.<\/p>\n<p>But if you&#8217;re not as sure of what your next steps should be, a great free option is to call WSU&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/askanurse.asp\">Ask-A-Nurse Message Line<\/a>\u00a0at 507.457.2292. Although I have not used it myself, I have heard that nurses call you back within two hours during the business day or the next day if you call after hours.<\/p>\n<p>You can also make an appointment for healthcare services at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/default.asp\">Health &amp; Wellness Services<\/a>\u00a0in the Integrated Wellness Complex. I have gone there for everything from strep tests to a sinus infection. The staff are so nice and very helpful!<\/p>\n<p>Besides using healthcare when appropriate, there are somethings that I do that I find super helpful for me. Some may be familiar to you and sound repetitive, but that\u2019s because they are important and work!<\/p>\n<h5>Hydrate yourself!<\/h5>\n<p>Staying hydrated will aid in flushing out all the nasty toxins you have accumulated. Drinking water not your thing? Try Sprite, tea, or orange juice. Orange juice contains vitamin C, and Sprite can help to settle an upset stomach if that is what you\u2019re dealing with. While Sprite is not as good as regular old H2O, it\u2019s best to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n<h5>Make yourself a Get Well Kit!<\/h5>\n<p>Nerdy and effective. In my personal sick-kit, I have Tylenol, Sprite, saltines, a thermometer, barf bags, vitamin C, cough drops, band aids, first aid ointment, and Vicks VapoRub. These kits can really come in handy when you don\u2019t feel great!<\/p>\n<h5>Get sleep and don\u2019t push it.<\/h5>\n<p>If you need to take a day off of classes to get back to feeling 100%, it is not the end of the world. Get your full 8 hours of sleep for once in your college career, and take it easy. You\u2019re only going to make yourself worse if you push it too much.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, getting sick is unavoidable. If you do get sick, make sure to keep your professors in the loop if you have to miss class. There is a better chance they will be understanding if you give them a heads up BEFORE you miss anything important. And above all else- get well soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting sick is the absolute worst, especially in college. Your mom isn\u2019t there to take care of you, some professors can have a \u201ctough luck\u201d attitude about missing class or assignments, and you are more than likely miserable with symptoms of illness. 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