Do I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Here's how to tell the difference
Cold and flu season is here, and experts recommend Michigan residents get immunized. Amid the holidays, cold, flu and COVID-19 viruses are circulating. While the three illnesses share some commonalities,
New combo tests let you check for COVID and flu at home. How well do they work?
The Globe spoke with infectious disease experts about how and when to use the new combo tests. Like a COVID-19 test, the new kits use a nasal swab to tell people if they are sick — within about 15 minutes.
Flu, COVID, and RSV: Flu Season Is Here
Flu cases are beginning to rise after a slow start to the season, with respiratory illnesses increasing nationwide in the week ending Dec. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What to know about the difference between COVID-19, the flu and RSV
A person with COVID-19 could be contagious for a longer period of time than if they had the flu, according to the CDC website. The Associated Press reported that the CDC noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits.
Wastewater tested for COVID, flu and RSV
The Milwaukee Health Department tracks COVID-19, flu and RSV levels through public wastewater testing. Officials provided a behind-the-scenes look.
COVID, flu and RSV cases rise in Illinois ahead of holiday gatherings: officials
Illinois health officials advised of an uptick in respiratory illnesses on Monday as families geared up for holiday celebrations in the following days.
'A winter wave' of COVID could be coming as America gathers for the holidays
Is COVID going around again? The CDC's wastewater surveillance system suggests the virus is growing in prevalence.
Your winter illness guide: What to know about COVID symptoms, flu activity and a rise in norovirus outbreaks
Symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, may start off similar to a common cold, with sneezing and a runny nose. But ...
Flu, RSV, COVID on the rise in Chicago area as people gather for holidays
Doctors across the area are asking people to stay on guard as they continue to gather this holiday season. A new way to test ...
'Tis the season for the flu and COVID-19. What to know about respiratory viruses
COVID-19 and influenza cases rose in December in New Mexico, and influenza-like illnesses are expected to continue to climb ...
Are you contagious? Check when you're most likely to spread COVID, the flu and other common illnesses
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this ...
After a slow start, flu season is picking up steam
Typically, flu activity starts to pick up around Halloween and peaks in February. This year, however, the virus got off to a ...
COVID pregnancies may have boosted autism risk, UCLA study shows
Exposure to the virus in utero may have affected children’s development, adding to a list of health problems emerging in the ...
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As Louisiana pulls back on promoting COVID, flu shots, state's vaccination rates remain low
Louisiana's vaccine rates for Covid-19 and flu are markedly lower than national vaccination rates, CDC data shows.
One symptom when you eat meaning you have Covid - not flu or norovirus
The UK government has issued an update on how to distinguish between Covid-19, flu, RSV and norovirus amid winter bugs ...
Flu, COVID hit Broadway as 'Gypsy' cancels shows
The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Gypsy has canceled three performances this week due to illnesses within the cast ...