Health Infographic
Health Infographic
Flu shot
A flu shot protects you and your family from most strains of the flu.
Physical distancing, mask wearing, frequent hand washing
These important safety measures help prevent COVID-19 and the flu.
Flu
Fever and aches should end within five days. Coughing and fatigue/feeling tired or not having energy can last about two weeks. See your doctor if symptoms get worse. Severe cases may lead to hospitalization or death.
COVID-19
Some people may never have symptoms. Recovery can take up to two weeks for mild cases or six weeks or more for severe cases. COVID-19 may also lead to lasting organ damage, hospitalization or death.
Flu
Treatments include rest, fluids, a fever reducer, such as acetaminophen, and an antiviral medicine to reduce the amount of time you have the flu and prevent complications.
COVID-19
Rest, a fever reducer and cough medicine help treat mild cases. More serious cases may require hospitalization, breathing support with a ventilator or other therapies.
Flu
Flu can turn into pneumonia, and very severe cases can be fatal.
COVID-19
This disease can result in pneumonia and lasting damage to your lungs, kidneys, heart and brain. COVID-19 can be fatal.*
Flu
It is caused by several different influenza viruses that change each year, which is why there is a new vaccine each flu season.
COVID-19
The disease is caused by the coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, which emerged late in 2019.