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AWARENESS

COLD, FLU, ALLERGIES OR

CORONAVIRUS?

Many ailments share COMMON SIGNS A person has become ill include sore throat, cough, fever, tiredness,
symptoms. Under ordinary runny nose, itchy eyes, aches and pains, and an upset stomach—in a variety of
circumstances, people combinations. Causes include environmental irritants such as allergens or infections,
struggle to decide if they often from bacteria or viruses.
should call a physician when
they or other family members Viruses are extremely tiny infectious agents. They multiply in the living cells of a host
feel sick. The new coronavirus organism like an animal or a human being, and spread from host to host. The subgroup
complicates the situation. called coronavirus includes many varieties, some highly infectious and dangerous.

The new coronavirus, COVID-19, which the World Health Organization declared a
global pandemic in March 2020, shares some initial symptoms with other common
respiratory infections. Although our understanding of COVID-19 continues to expand, the
following breakdown of typical symptoms by type of ailment may help guide next steps.

ALLERGIES COMMON COLD

»» Itchy, watery eyes »» Shortness of breath »» Aches and pains »» Sneezing
»» Runny nose »» Sneezing »» Runny nose »» Sore throat

Some may also experience fever, dry cough, headache A cold may also cause mild dry cough and fatigue.
and fatigue. Allergies do not usually cause aches and Fever and headache rarely occur. Digestive issues
pains, digestive issues, or sore throat. and shortness of breath are not typical symptoms.

»» Aches and »» Dry cough »» Headache »» Dry cough »» Shortness of
pains »» Fever »» Sore throat »» Fever breath

Runny nose may also occur. Some, children in The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
particular, may experience digestive issues and urges people to seek medical attention right away
diarrhea. Sneezing and shortness of breath are not if COVID-19 symptoms develop into the following
typical flu symptoms. emergency warning signs:

»» Blue lips or skin tone »» Difficulty breathing

»» Chest pressure »» Difficulty rousing

FLU COVID-19

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