Health Infographic
Health Infographic
Flu shot
A flu shot protects you and your family from most strains of the flu.
COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective at protecting you against COVID-19infection. Although breakthrough infections are possible in those who are fully vaccinated, the vaccine strongly protects those who are fully vaccinated from getting seriously ill.
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
Rest, 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
Mild cases: rest, fever reducers and cough medicine. Antibody treatment for those at high risk of severe disease. Serious cases: hospitalization, breathing support with a ventilator or other therapies.
Flu
Flu can turn into pneumonia, and very severe cases can be fatal.
COVID-19
COVID-19 can result in pneumonia and lasting damage to your lungs, kidneys, heart and brain. COVID-19 can be fatal.*
Flu
Flu is caused by several different influenza viruses that change each year, which is why there is a new vaccine each flu season.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, which emerged late in 2019. The disease can also be caused by variants of the SARS-Co-2 virus.