Michael Jordan: Flu is caused by the influenza virus and COVID-19 is caused by a novelcoronaviruscalled SARS-CoV-2. Both cause respiratory illness, but the viruses are different. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, diagnostic testing may be needed to help confirm...
Flu season is unpredictable in any year, depending on such factors as how many people get the vaccine and how well it matches circulating strains of the virus. This year, throw in the wild card of COVID-19. Physicians say if we stick with the social distancing and mask-wearing to prevent...
Influenza, colds, Strep Throat, RSV and COVID are some examples of some of the viruses/illness many Central Minnesotans are dealing with this winter. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON to explain the differences between some of these ailments. Dr. Smith explains influen...
“By getting a flu vaccine, you not only protect yourself, you boost your own immune system and protect others from the flu as well as a more severe illness if you were to contract both influenza and COVID-19,” said Dr. Khan, assistant professor of medicine and epidemiology at Northweste...
For some people, It starts with basic flu symptoms. But it could eventually affect your lungs, liver, kidneys, and even your brain.” (医生们继续了解 COVID-19 对你身体的短期和长期影响。对一 些人来说,它始于基本的流感症状。但它最终会影响你的肺、肝、肾,甚至你的大脑。 )故可推知,这篇 ...
It's not always easy to tell if you have COVID-19, as the symptoms can overlap with the common cold and the flu. Here's how to differentiate.
Agnes had COVID-19 in March 2021 and feels that her current symptoms are similar. She has been taking care of her 3-year-old niece for the past 5 days, and the child had a cough and congestion throughout but had not received a diagnosis. ...
'Tis the season for runny noses, itchy eyes, scratchy throats, sneezing, and coughing. So the big question is, is it allergies, COVID-19, or the flu? Get seen, get tested. Is there a telltale sign that points in one direction or another? The answer to the latter is a resounding ...
Getting mixed signals from your symptoms? Flu, COVID-19, colds, and allergies can look similar, but there are ways to tell them apart. SymptomFluCOVID-19† ColdAllergies FeverUsual,high (100°F -102°F), sometimes higher (especially in young children); lasts 3-4 daysCommonRareNever ...
Although cases of the flu and RSV are declining in some areas, they are still higher at this point in the year than in seasons past, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile, weekly COVID-19 cases have increased over the last four weeks from 307,201 to 455...