Nov 9, 2020

5 flu and COVID-19 myths to break away from

Tenzin Chodon

COVID-19 and Flu

With the onset of the flu season, many people have either entered a state of confusion or have fallen victims to false misconceptions.

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Risks of multiple respiratory illnesses

While COVID-19 continues to affect lives, flu infections like influenza have doubled the dangers of respiratory illnesses.

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Confusion and misinformation

The similarities in the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 may lead to various misinformation and false myths.

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COVID-19 and Flu myths busted

Here are 5 myths to break away from.

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Myth 1

Wearing a mask makes you immune to the coronavirus and/or the flu.

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Myth 2

Flu vaccines will make you weak, sick and vulnerable to COVID-19 infections.

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Myth 3

COVID-19 and the flu are exactly the same thing.

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Myth 4

Flu vaccines could have a negative impact on COVID-19 vaccines.

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Myth 5

COVID-19 and flu infections can be managed easily and in a similar way.

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