|Slideshows|December 1, 2021

Is it COVID-19 or flu? A quick quiz for physicians

There are several similarities and differences between COVID-19 and flu. Do you know what they are?

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and influenza are both contagious respiratory diseases that share many characteristics including symptoms and modes of transmission, but there are still key differences between the two. Because of this, it is more important than ever this year for physicians to distinguish between COVID-19 and flu symptoms, testing, transmission, at-risk populations, and more.

Find out the latest information in the 7-question quiz above.

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