Influenza, or the flu, COVID-19, norovirus and the common cold easily spread throughout the winter season.
Knowing what these infections are and how they spread can help us avoid them. The Associated Press has listed some things anyone can do to keep healthy and to know more about these infections:
Cold, flu, or COVID?
Some signs, or symptoms, of a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or norovirus are similar. This can make it hard to know what is making us sick.
However, some symptoms are unmistakable.
Norovirus spreads through polluted food, water and surfaces, including the skin. The virus causes vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. The sickness can last for about one to three days.
The common cold can be caused by several different kinds of viruses and can include several symptoms. These include a runny nose, congestion,…