How to treat yourself at home if you get COVID-19

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Keeping children who have COVID-19 hydrated with clear fluids is the most important thing says Dr. Katharine Smart, head of the Canadian Medical Association and a pediatrician in Whitehorse. (Shutterstock/George Rudy)

 

(Sara Fraser/ CBC News) — With the Omicron variant spreading like wildfire, more people than ever are getting COVID-19 — even those who are vaccinated.

And while there are still cases of severe illness in some people who are infected with the virus, the majority of Canadians who have at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will experience typical flu-like symptoms that can be treated with rest and lots of fluids, according to doctors who spoke to CBC News.

Below, we outline what those experts and a couple of people with first-hand experience said you can expect to feel if you come down with COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, along with tips on how to treat your symptoms at home. (…)

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