• Viral infection that may affect the entire body
• Symptoms may include tiredness, swollen glands, fever and sore throat
• Commonly spread by contact with contaminated saliva, nasal secretions or contaminated objects
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age but more common in adolescents and young adults
• Can be mild to severe depending on the health status of the individual
• Rarely life threatening

• Get plenty of rest
• Do not kiss anyone or share food, dishes, or utensils for several days after fever has subsided

FOR SORE THROAT

• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Use a humidifier
• Use saltwater, gargle several times a day (½ to 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces/ 1 glass of warm water)
• Suck on throat lozenges, hard candy, or popsicles
• Over-the-counter pain medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen

FOR FEVER

• Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)