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Medical certificate for cold and flu

Use this page when a respiratory illness has kept you away from work or study and you need a simple clinically assessed evidence pathway.

Quick answer

Cold and flu symptoms can be suitable for an online medical certificate request when symptoms are mild to moderate and no red flags are present.

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Clinical pathway

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What you need to know

Details requested

Main symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, or body aches.
When symptoms started and whether they are changing.
Your requested absence dates and work or study demands.

Why evidence helps

A certificate can help document a genuine short absence while you recover and reduce avoidable spread in workplaces or classrooms.

Respiratory red flags

Trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, blue lips, severe dehydration, or a very unwell child needs urgent in-person care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a test result?

Usually no for a straightforward certificate request, but the doctor may ask follow-up questions if the story is unclear.

Can this cover a shift I missed?

You can request the relevant date. The clinical pathway assesses whether the absence is supported.

What if symptoms last longer?

Persistent or worsening symptoms should be assessed by a GP or urgent care service.

Start with the right service

Clear price and a secure request. Complete the secure form with your symptoms, relevant history and requested dates. You will receive an outcome or a request for more information. Prescriptions require an individual doctor decision.