by Eunice Wallace Learn how to tell the difference between the illnesses, and the most important thing parents can do to keep children safe. September usually marks the start of flu season, and with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, it's crucial to be vigilant about your family's health.The Seasonal Impact of RSV. Just like with cold and flu, there's also a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season. Find out when you're more at risk and how to protect yourself. Video.Flu viruses are a totally different story. "The special characteristic of flus is the abrupt onset of symptoms," Chin-Hong said. "You might be minding your own business, feeling OK, and thenKey Differences Between Flu vs. COVID vs. RSV What's the Difference Between the Flu, COVID-19, and RSV? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Influenza (flu), COVID-19, and
Flu, COVID-19, strep throat and respiratory syncytial virus (known as RSV) have similar cold-like symptoms, and they all affect the respiratory system, but there are some key differences. In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains in detail the symptoms of these diseases, how they are treated, and how practicing good hygiene can prevent their spread.
The only way to know for sure if you have COVID, RSV, or the flu is to get tested for COVID, RSV, and the flu. But your symptoms can give you a clue about whether you have COVID, RSV, or the flu. Flu symptoms tend to start all of a sudden, while COVID and RSV symptoms come on more gradually.
