Can you get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time?
Yes. It is possible have flu, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and COVID-19 at the same time. Health experts are still studying how common this can be. Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, making it hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone.
What are some of the similarities between COVID-19 and flu?
Similarities: Both COVID-19 and flu can spread from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Both are spread mainly by large and small particles containing virus that are expelled when people with the illness (COVID-19 or flu) cough, sneeze, or talk.
Are influenza (flu) and COVID-19 caused by the same virus?
Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus first identified in 2019, and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.
How does COVID-19 spread differently than the flu?
While the virus that causes COVID-19 and flu viruses are thought to spread in similar ways, the virus that causes COVID-19 is generally more contagious than flu viruses. Also, COVID-19 has been observed to have more superspreading events than flu.
Can you get a COVID-19 booster and a flu shot at the same time?
The preprint study, which is not yet peer-reviewed, found that when people received flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time, it caused no health or safety concerns. The study also found that administering both vaccines at the same time didn’t diminish the body’s immune response to either virus.
Will the flu vaccine protect me against COVID-19?
No. Flu vaccines do not protect against COVID-19. Flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death in addition to other important benefits.
What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2 and was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China.
Can the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines be given simultaneously?
COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to timing of other vaccines. This includes simultaneous administration of COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines on the same day.
Why is the flu season so bad in Houston-area doctors?
The summer months are usually a time when cold and flu are at a low, but now, Houston-area doctors are seeing a spike in these cases, and they believe it’s because more people are going out, and we are also losing the masks.
Are there any flu cases not reportable by law in Texas?
†Data displayed have been updated since last week’s flu report with any new reports received. Please note: The majority of influenza cases are not reportable by law in Texas. This map contains data from sentinel sites and only displays influenza and ILI cases that were reported to public health.
Is the common cold on the rise in Houston-area doctors?
Houston-area doctors have reported a spike in cases of the common cold and flu, and they believe it is tied to masks coming off and a return to normalcy. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As we head into the summer months, you may find yourself sniffling and sneezing, but no, it’s not because of COVID-19.
How can I track local Flu Trends?
Use Everyday Health’s Flu Map to track local flu trends. The tracker is updated regularly with local influenza conditions across the United States.
