🌡️ Is it Covid or just the flu? As both illnesses spread, there’s one symptom that might help you figure it out. 🤔 According to the NHS, shortness of breath might be your clue that Covid-19 is the culprit. While flu can make you feel all sorts of awful, it typically doesn’t mess with your breathing. But remember, if the flu worsens, breathing problems might crop up too!
🚨 The CDC urges anyone with difficulty breathing to seek medical help ASAP, as it could be a sign of serious complications.
Let’s break it down:
🔍 **Covid symptoms:** A high temp, shivers, a persistent cough, loss of smell/taste, shortness of breath, tiredness, body aches, headaches, sore throat, runny nose, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, and feeling or being sick. While many get better in a few weeks, it can sometimes linger longer or become severe.
🌡️ **Flu symptoms:** These hit you suddenly and include a high temp, aching body, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, headaches, trouble sleeping, and tummy issues. While it usually resolves itself, flu can be dangerous for some.
💉 Vaccination remains a top shield against both. Dr Jamie Lopez Bernal highlights the spike in flu and COVID-19 cases and emphasises the need for vulnerable folks to get their jabs. Protect yourself and those around you as winter draws near!
📆 Want to get vaccinated? Schedule yours through the NHS App, your GP, 119, or find a walk-in centre near you.
Stay safe and take care out there! 💪