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Bookmark or Share- H1N1 flu (swine flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe symptoms of flu caused by H1N1, commonly called the swine flu, are similar to those of other flu viruses. Symptoms usually start quickly and can include: Fever, but not always. Aching muscles. Chills and sweats. Cough. Sore throat. Runny or stuffy nose. Watery, red eyes.
- Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBird flu, also called avian influenza, is caused by influenza type A virus infections in bird species. Depending on the strain, bird flu may cause the bird to have no symptoms, mild illness, serious illness or lead to the death of the bird. Bird flu rarely infects humans. But health officials worry because influenza A viruses that infect birds ...
- COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory disease caused by infection with the virus SARS-CoV-2. It usually spreads between people who are in close contact. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets released when someone breathes, coughs, sneezes, talks or sings. These droplets can land in the mouth or nose of someone nearby or be inhaled.
- COVID-19 vs. flu: Similarities and differences - Mayo ClinicBy comparison, during the 2021-2022 flu season in the U.S., between 8 and 13 million people had the flu and between 5,000 and 14,000 people died of the flu. COVID-19 and flu complications COVID-19 can cause different complications from the flu, such as blood clots, post-COVID conditions and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
- Flu mask: Should I wear one? - Mayo ClinicAnswer From Pritish K. Tosh, M.D. In some cases, wearing a mask might help protect you from getting the flu, also called influenza. But in general, protecting yourself from flu means taking a range of actions. Above all, getting the flu vaccine can help protect you from catching the flu. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...
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