12/19/2025
During the pandemic, you may have heard that COVID-19 is similar to the influenza (flu). COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory diseases, they are both caused by viruses, and they have some common symptoms. However, as seen in this post, COVID-19 and flu infections can affect people differently.
It is important to note that, since you cannot tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 by the symptoms alone, specific testing is necessary to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis.
Having a medical professional administer a specific test that detects both flu and COVID-19 allows you to get diagnosed and treated for the specific virus you have more quickly. Getting treated early for COVID-19 and flu can reduce your risk of getting very sick.
All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc
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