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What should I do if I am sick with a respiratory virus?
Most people have mild illness and do not need medical care. If you have symptoms, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. If you must leave home, such a...
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When should I seek medical care for COVID-19?
If you think you have been exposed, it is important to closely monitor for symptoms. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop severe symptoms, especially if you experience: Severe trouble...
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How do I know if my symptoms are from COVID-19, the flu, or another respiratory virus?
COVID-19, the flu, and the common cold are all respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Because they have similar symptoms, it may be difficult to tell the difference betwee...
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How long do symptoms appear after exposure to different respiratory viruses?
For both COVID-19 and the flu, 1 or more days can pass between infection and showing symptoms. However, COVID-19 symptoms may take longer to develop than the flu: Flu symptoms usually appear aroun...
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Is COVID-19 more contagious than the flu?
If a person has COVID-19, they may be contagious for a longer time than if they have the flu. People with the flu are most contagious in the first 3 to 4 days after their illness begins. Some may ...
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Is COVID-19 more dangerous than the flu?
COVID-19 and the flu can both cause severe illness and may lead to hospitalization. At this time, it does appear that COVID-19 is more deadly than seasonal influenza; however, it is too early to dr...
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Can I have multiple respiratory illnesses at the same time?
It’s possible to have multiple respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 and the flu, at the same time. Experts are still studying how common this is. Symptoms of the respiratory viruses are often ve...
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What is influenza (flu)?
The flu is an infection caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Those who have this virus may experience mild to severe symptoms. There are two main types...
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Are there other types of influenza viruses besides A and B?
There are 4 types of seasonal flu viruses: A, B, C, and D. Human influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal flu epidemics almost every winter in the United States. Influenza type C generally causes m...
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What are the symptoms of the flu?
Symptoms may appear 1 to 4 days after being exposed to the virus. The most common symptoms of the flu include: Fever or feeling feverish/chills (not everyone with the flu will have a fever) Cough ...