What are some of the symptoms of COVID-19 other than fever?
What are some of the symptoms of COVID-19 other than fever?
Other symptoms can include sore throat, nasal congestion, fatigue, myalgia or muscle aches, and headache – many of which are similar to cold and flu symptoms. People with COVID-19 might also experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
What are some of the similarities between COVID-19 and flu?
Similarities: Both COVID-19 and flu can spread from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Both are spread mainly by large and small particles containing virus that are expelled when people with the illness (COVID-19 or flu) cough, sneeze, or talk.
Can I have COVID-19 if I have fever?
If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19.
Are influenza (flu) and COVID-19 caused by the same virus?
Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus first identified in 2019, and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.
What are some examples of mild illness of the coronavirus disease?
Mild Illness: Individuals who have any of the various signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, malaise, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell) but who do not have shortness of breath, dyspnea, or abnormal chest imaging.
When can Covid-19 symptoms begin to appear?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after someone is exposed to the virus and can include fever, chills, and cough.
How does Covid-19 spread differently than the flu?
COVID-19 has been observed to have more superspreading events than flu. This means the virus that causes COVID-19 can quickly and easily spread to a lot of people and result in continuous spreading among people as time progresses.
Should I go to the hospital if I have mild Covid-19 symptoms?
Mild COVID-19 cases still can make you feel lousy. But you should be able to rest at home and recover fully without a trip to the hospital.
Will the flu vaccine protect me against Covid-19?
No. Flu vaccines do not protect against COVID-19. Flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death in addition to other important benefits.
Is Covid-19 caused by a virus or a bacteria?
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria.
What are the most common flu symptoms?
fever*or feeling feverish/chills
What are the early signs of the flu?
Fever*or feeling feverish/chills
What illnesses have flu like symptoms?
Flu Vaccine. If you had the influenza vaccine (by shot or nasal spray),you may have some mild flu-like symptoms for a short period.
What does it feel like to have a flu?
The main thing about flu is the high fever, sometimes dangerously high. That makes you feel really awful just by itself, and sometimes to the point of being delusional. Then you have the severe headaches, the overpowering muscle aches, the total lack of energy, and often the cough and congestion.