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Key Points

1) Common Symptoms

Runny or stuffy nose

Sore throat

Cough

Congestion

Body Aches / Headache

Sneezing

Fever

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2) Sick vs. Hurt

Sick is used when you don’t feel well or if you have a cold. We do not use it to describe pain.

Hurt is the word we use to describe pain.

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So, when we are talking about our body, we usually use the word hurt rather than sick.

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3) Vital Signs

• Temperature
• Blood pressure
• Pulse / Heart Rate
• Respiration / Breathing

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Use the following verbs, check, take, measure

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I will check / take / measure your temperature and blood pressure.

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