Tap your symptom
Quick, sourced guidance for the stay-home-or-go decision.
All thresholds cited from CDC and public health agency guidance. Follow local policy for evolving conditions like COVID.
Always stay home ifβ¦
Universal rules that apply regardless of your specific symptom.
- β
Fever β₯ 100.4Β°F / 38Β°C β stay home until fever-free 24h without medicine
Source: CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance β last reviewed 2024-08-05
- β
You cannot perform normal activities β your body needs rest
Source: CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance β last reviewed 2024-08-05
- β
Your symptom could put others at risk (vomiting, diarrhea, uncontrolled coughing)
Source: FDA Food Safety Guidance β last reviewed 2023-11-01
- β
A doctor or public health guidance tells you to stay home
Source: CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance β last reviewed 2024-08-05
Sources & how this works
Where do these thresholds come from?
All thresholds are summarized from the following public health guidance sources. Each symptom card shows its specific source and last-reviewed date.
- CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance (last reviewed 2024-08-05)
- CDC Seasonal Flu Guidance (last reviewed 2024-09-12)
- CDC Common Cold Guidance (last reviewed 2024-10-22)
- CDC Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Guidance (last reviewed 2024-07-30)
- CDC Norovirus Guidance (last reviewed 2024-05-15)
- FDA Food Safety Guidance (last reviewed 2023-11-01)
Is this medical advice?
No. This is a quick reference summarizing public health guidance. Follow your doctor's advice and your workplace or school policy.