Influenza season is coming! How to distinguish which virus you are infected with?
Influenza season is coming. Influenza (flu) is a one of respiratory diseases caused by influenza viruses. It's contagious and will infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The most obvious symptoms of flu are high fever, body aches, fatigue, also runny nose, sore throat, cough, etc.
How to distinguish flu from common cold?
At first, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. Colds usually develop slowly. But the flu tends to come on suddenly. Besides, the flu test kit provides you the evidence of flu viruses infection.
How to distinguish flu from COVID-19 infection?
In terms of clinical manifestations, there are many similar symptoms between flu and COVID-19 infection. But it seems that the systemic symptoms of flu may be more obvious in such as high fever, body pain, etc., and the sick period of flu is comparatively shorter, most patients will get relief within three to five days, while those of many patients of COVID-19 may last longer. Also, a SARS-CoV-2/flu A/ flu B test kit can helps you to identify which virus makes you sick.
How to prevent?
-Wash hands regularly with soap or disinfectant for at least 20 seconds;
-Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing, and discard it in a proper way immediately;
-Avoid close contact with the sick people;
-Stay home when sick;
-Get flu shots, including the vaccine.
