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COVID-19 vs. flu: Similarities and differences
How may COVID-19 affect this year's flu season?
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How are COVID-19 and the flu similar?
What's the difference between COVID-19 and the flu?
How might COVID-19 affect this year's flu season?
How can you avoid getting COVID-19 and the flu?
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have heard that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is similar to the flu (influenza). COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory diseases caused by viruses. They have some common symptoms. But through closer comparison, they can affect people differently. Also, since the flu has been around much longer, doctors know more about how to treat and prevent it, while they continue to learn more about COVID-19.
