The most unique thing about COVID is a lot of the symptoms that are identified as "COVID-19" seem to overlap with the very same symptoms we know about a cold, influenza, and/or seasonal allergies. This is why so many Texans are confused and worried whenever we start experiencing symptoms...
Cold, flu, and COVID-19 share common symptoms like fever, sneezing, cough, and fatigue. A distinctive COVID-19 symptom is loss of smell or taste. Testing is the only way to accurately determine the cause of such symptoms. Let’s say you have a runny nose, headache, and cough. Are t...
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 the
Is it COVID-19, allergies, the flu, or something else entirely? Experts explain the symptoms of each — and when to see a doctor.
(with soap and water) and the CDC also recommends getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccine this season as they are the most effective way to protect yourself from severe illness that can lead to hospitalization or worse. Dr. Eva also says you should make it a priority to continuously ...
Experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have since symptoms of the illnesses can overlap, which means the symptoms are similar to each other. The viruses that cause colds, the flu and COVID-19 are spread the same way-through droplets from the nose and mouth of infect...
When you have the flu, you usually get a fever(发烧) (which can be high), have a cough(咳嗽), feel very tired, and may have a sore throat(喉咙痛) as well. It can make you feel sick for a few days or for as long as a week. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell if you have...
Sometimes we all feel under the weather. But how do you know if it's a cold, the flu or COVID-19? It is hard to tell. That's because these illnesses share many symptoms. A symptom is a sign that a person has a condition or disease. For example, symptoms can include headaches or...
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...
There are some infections that are less likely to happen after you have the flu. However, we don't know if COVID-19 is going to be one of those. Unfortunately, there is no antibody level cross protection from flu and COVID-19. Your ability to fight off one is independent of the oth...