Symptoms of common colds, the flu and COVID-19 can overlap, so experts say testing is the best way to determine what you haveHow do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? The viruses that cause colds, the flu and COVID-19 are spread the same way — through droplets from the nose and mouth of infected people. At-home tests for flu aren't as widely available as those for COVID-19, but some pharmacies offer testing for both viruses at the same time, Coleman notes. Laboratories might also be able to screen samples for various respiratory viruses, including common cold viruses. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is safe to get a flu and COVID-19 shot or booster at the same time.

Source: ABC News January 07, 2022 09:37 UTC