Flourish eMAG Apr 25 - Flipbook - Page 14
Young adults (15–24 years old) were hit the
hardest, making up nearly half of all
reported flu cases. This is a big shift from
previous years, when children and older
adults were most affected.
A study found that Australians who caught
the flu and those who had COVID-19
experienced similar levels of lingering
symptoms after 12 weeks. So while
COVID-19 got all the headlines, the flu can
be just as draining!
Flu vs. COVID-19: How to
Tell the Difference
Since both viruses attack the respiratory
system, it’s easy to mix them up. While
symptoms can overlap, there are a few key
differences:
SYMPTOM
FLU
COVID-19
Onset
Sudden, within hours
Gradual, over a few days
Fever
Common, high temperature
Common but varies
Cough
Dry, persistent
Dry, persistent
Sore Throat
Common
Common
Runny Nose
Sometimes
Common
Body Aches
Severe, all over
Common but mild
Fatigue
Extreme
Can be mild or extreme
Loss of taste/smell
Rare
Common
Since these symptoms overlap, the only way to know for sure is to get tested.
