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Is it a cold, the flu, or COVID-19?

With so many overlapping symptoms, it can be tough to tell the difference.

Is it a cold, the flu, or COVID-19?

With so many overlapping symptoms, it can be tough to tell the difference.

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Is it a cold, the flu, or COVID-19?

With so many overlapping symptoms, it can be tough to tell the difference.

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Common Cold

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The Flu

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  • Body aches/muscle pain
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  • Sore throat
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COVID-19

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  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Body aches/muscle pain
  • Headaches
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion/runny nose
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Diarrhea

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