MyReid’s Symptom Checker can help when late-night fevers, sniffles interrupt winter break
Winter break brings extra family time, traditions, and
plenty of memories. It's also the season of runny noses, surprise fevers, and
the unexpected "Mom, I don't feel good" moments that seem to happen just before
bedtime.
As the house gets louder, messier, and the kids seem to
be running on sugar cookies and candy canes, it's just a matter of time before someone
starts in with a cough.
When sniffles start or a kid suddenly feels extra warm at
8:47 p.m., you need help fast — ideally without leaving the house in pajama
pants and snow boots.
That's where MyReid's Symptom Checker comes in.
Symptom Checker offers convenient guidance for families
with an active MyReid account and a Reid primary care physician, helping you
manage symptoms at home before heading to urgent care during potentially long
seasonal wait times.
To use Symptom Checker, visit the MyReid patient portal
or download the free app: https://www.reidhealth.org/myreid.
Find the
right care for your symptoms
Just in time for cold
and flu season, Symptom Checker is one of our newest MyReid features to guide
you when your kids — or you — aren't feeling your best.
Even if your
household starts winter break healthy, it's good to know help is just a few
taps away on your phone or desktop when sniffles, earaches, sore throats, or
fevers show up.
Use the MyReid
Symptom Checker for fast guidance if symptoms develop.
In the MyReid
app, select "Take me to Symptom Checker." Once in Symptom Checker, choose the
symptom from the menu, answer the questions, and get advice or schedule care
from your phone.
Symptom Checker
allows you to check symptoms by age group.
For patients
under 12
- Children's ear pain
For patients
12 and older
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Cold, flu, or COVID-19
- Depression
- Eye redness
- Fever
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Sinus problems
- Sore throat
- Urinary symptoms
- Vaginal discharge
- Vomiting
How to use
the Symptom Checker
- Log in to MyReid
- From the menu, select Symptom Checker
- Select the symptom
- Answer the questions
- Get advice or schedule care
Please note:
Symptom Checker isn't for emergency care. In an emergency, always call 911.
Check
symptoms before you go
Winter break colds
don't always follow office hours. If and when symptoms arrive, use Symptom
Checker in MyReid to decide whether home care, an appointment, or urgent care
is your best next step. It's a fast way to skip unnecessary visits and
late-night uncertainty so you and your kids can rest easy for another
fun-filled day ahead.
If you do need
care, schedule it instantly in the MyReid app, or use Find Care Now to check
urgent care wait times before you bundle up and head out.
The MyReid app is free and available to download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store: https://www.reidhealth.org/myreid.