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Flu, COVID-19, or a Cold? A Miami Doctor Explains
Influenza typically begins suddenly with high fever, body aches, and exhaustion. COVID-19 often includes sore throat, congestion, cough, and sometimes loss of taste or smell. A common cold builds gradually with congestion and sore throat and rarely causes high fever. Rapid testing distinguishes them accurately.
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Influenza typically begins suddenly with high fever, body aches, and exhaustion. COVID-19 often includes sore throat, congestion, cough, and sometimes loss of taste or smell. A common cold builds gradually with congestion and sore throat and rarely causes high fever. Rapid testing distinguishes them accurately.
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