Is It Flu, COVID-19, Allergies, or a Cold?
Staying Healthy This Winter En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Feeling sick can be especially concerning these days. Could your sniffles be caused by COVID-19? Or the flu? A cold? Or maybe allergies? Determining the cause of an illness can be tricky because many share some symptoms. They can leave you sniffling, […]
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu have many similar symptoms. Find out about some of the important differences between these illnesses. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you have symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it’s important that you contact your health care professional right away for medical advice. But COVID-19, the common […]
Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick
On This Page Do I need to go to the emergency room? What are the emergency signs? Are there medicines to treat flu? How long should I stay home? What should I do while I’m sick? Common Signs & Symptoms of Flu Flu Symptoms Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times […]