Do you have chronic health conditions?, WHO, iiQ8 Health
Do you have chronic health conditions?, WHO, iiQ8 Health
During the #COVID19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to protect yourself against flu.
Ask your healthcare provider whether a #flu vaccine is right for you.
How are COVID-19 and influenza viruses similar?
1. COVID-19 and influenza are both respiratory diseases.
Both viruses share similar symptoms, including cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, headache and fatigue. People may have varying levels of illness with both COVID-19 and influenza. Some may have no symptoms, mild symptoms or severe disease. Both influenza and COVID-19 can be fatal.
2. COVID-19 and influenza spread in similar ways.
Both COVID-19 and influenza are spread by droplets and aerosols when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, sings or breathes. The droplets and aerosols can land in the eyes, nose or mouth of people who are nearby -- typically within 1 metre of the infected person, but sometimes even fur…
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