Besides COVID-19, the flu is one of the most prevalent respiratory illnesses that can occur in almost anyone. Most symptoms are mild and manageable, however some people may experience severe complications due to underlying issues.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says, “Most people recover from fever and other symptoms within a week without requiring medical attention. However, influenza can cause severe illness or death, particularly among high risk groups including the very young, the elderly, pregnant women, health workers and those with serious medical conditions.”
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Prior to the onset of COVID-19, flu or other respiratory diseases were mostly overlooked, for the simple reason that it would subside over time, sometimes even without medical attention.
However, the novel coronavirus has urged us to take respiratory illnesses seriously. Even a common cold these days has become a source of worry. Why? because most of the COVID-related symptoms resemble symptoms of a mild cold or a flu infection.
