COVID-19 vs Influenza: A 7-question Quiz on Similarities and Differences

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COVID-19 and influenza share a number of similarities but have key differences. Knowing how they differ will be the key to diagnosis this flu season. Get quizzed!

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 them. Differentiating between them this year is more important than ever, for selecting testing, treatment, guidance on quarantine and precautions, and more.

Find out what you've learned since last year at this time.

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