If you’re struggling to spot the difference between a common cold, the flu, and COVID-19, we’re here to help. Check out our handy table below or keep scrolling for extra information. Recognising COVID-19 (coronavirus) symptoms Covid-19ColdFlu Fever (≥37.8°C) Common* Rare Common ...
Some people are claiming that there isn’t that much difference between the new novel coronavirus COVID-19 (also now known as SARS-CoV-2), however there are some striking differences. Pandemic vs Seasonal The normal flu that tens of millions of people get annually is a seasonal illness. Mos...
Also, the diseases don't target people equally. "Probably the major difference between flu and COVID is the behavior of the disease in very young children," Sampathkumar said. "Very young children seem to be somewhat less likely to become ill with COVID." Flu, on the other hand, "actua...
Testing is also important here, since "there is no way to know if it is RSV, COVID or the flu" based off of symptoms alone,Gounder had said previously. There is no at-home RSV test available, but a pediatrician can test children through a nasal swab....
But how can you tell the difference between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19? That can be really difficult because COVID-19 can mimic both a simple cold or more of a flu-like illness with fever and body aches. What should someone do if they have cold or flu-like symptoms?
Both are respiratory illnesses. "Fever, cough, shortness or breath can apply to both," said Azar. "With flu, we're very accustomed to this idea of that it starts really quickly, a lot of those aches and malaise." "Beyond that, there's really not much to distinguish the two other th...
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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. ...
COVID symptoms don't always show up as fast as flu symptoms, and people seem to stay sick longer with COVID than with the flu. But as far as the actual symptoms, there are few differences. The CDC advises that since it's hard to tell the difference between COVID-19 and seasonal flu...