







Similarities between COVID-19 and the COMMON FLU



Fever Cough Body Aches General Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Transmission Route



How can I tell if I have COVID-19 or The COMMON FLU?



The COVID-19 virus typically presents with a slower onset of the illness, mild headache, mild body aches, fever, and a RESPIRATORY (BREATHING) ISSUE .



The COMMON FLU is more likely to appear with a rapid onset of illness, fever, a prominent headache and body aches.



The MAIN DIFFERENCE between COVID-19 and the COMMON FLU is that COVID-19 presents with mild-to-moderate respiratory illness .











Some important things to remember when thinking about COVID-19...



1. Don't automatically assume that someone has COVID-19 because they are coughing.



2. It does not mean that someone is causing plague because they are showing signs of the flu.



3. Chronic bowel-emptying is not listed so stop hoarding toilet paper and butt wipes.



4. This shouldn't have to said to adults but... WASH YOUR HANDS!!! 1. Don't automatically assume that someone has COVID-19 because they are coughing.2. It does not mean that someone is causing plague because they are showing signs of the flu.3. Chronic bowel-emptying is not listed so stop hoarding toilet paper and butt wipes.4. This shouldn't have to said to adults but...



What should I do if I am having COVID-19 Symptoms?

If you are having the above-listed symptoms for COVID-19, GO TO YOUR LOCAL ER IMMEDIATELY.



1. Do NOT go out to eat.



2. Do NOT go grocery shopping



3. Do NOT kiss your kids or loved ones



4. Do NOT consider traveling



5. Wear a mask and cough into your elbow



6. Go to the ER and get tested.



7. Keep your distance from other people in public





If you are NOT having these symptoms, you most likely have the FLU and should not clog up the ER for this. If you are having flu-like symptoms, call your doctor if you need a prescription for Tamiflu or something. DO NOT ASSUME that you have COVID-19 unless you have these symptoms!



Whether you have Covid-19 or just the Flu, This is VERY IMPORTANT: You need to keep your distance from other people. This is especially true for people whom are immunocompromised (those that have a weakened immune system).



If I catch COVID-19, Am I going to die?!? I can't be around other people!!!

1. Unless you have a compromised immune system, you will most likely recover just fine.



2. The best way to avoid the Covid-19 virus is to WASH YOUR HANDS (sanitizer only goes so far).



3. You can go out, but avoid LARGE groups and try to keep a "bubble" of personal space.





Here are some important facts regarding

Covid-19 and the Common Flu...



COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS THE COMMON FLU Caused by ONE virus, The Novel 2019 Coronavirus, now called SARS-CoV-2 Caused by several different virus strains Antiviral medications are currently being tested to see if they can address symptoms Antiviral medications can address symptoms and sometimes shorten the duration of the illness No Vaccine is Available (as of March 2020) A Vaccine is Available to prevent the most dangerous types Approximately 157,000 cases worldwide Approximately 1 billion cases worldwide 5,833 deaths have been reported worldwide 300,000 - 650,000 deaths have been reported worldwide

















Current Map of Covid-19 Infections, Recoveries and Deaths

















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