The only way to know for sure if you have COVID, RSV, or the flu is to get tested for COVID, RSV, and the flu. But your symptoms can give you a clue about whether you have COVID, RSV, or the flu. Flu symptoms tend to start all of a sudden, while COVID and RSV symptoms come on more gradually.Meanwhile, the CDC has issued an alert to clinicians about the need to increase immunizations for influenza, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The public health agency reported Key Differences Between Flu vs. COVID vs. RSV What's the Difference Between the Flu, COVID-19, and RSV? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Influenza (flu), COVID-19, and
Symptoms of influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are similar and may include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Because the symptoms are similar, it can be difficult to distinguish between illnesses caused by respiratory viruses. To diagnose a potential case, healthcare professionals may use a
by Eunice Wallace Learn how to tell the difference between the illnesses, and the most important thing parents can do to keep children safe. September usually marks the start of flu season, and with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, it's crucial to be vigilant about your family's health.
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