- Flu Prevention
Is it Flu, Omicron, or a Cold?
The Omicron COVID-19 variant is considered a milder version of the virus. Because Omicron symptoms might be milder than the original Coronavirus, they could be easily confused with flu.
Omicron Symptoms Include:
- Cough
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Congestion or runny nose
- Sore throat
- Headache
Flu Symptoms Include:
- Cough
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Congestion or runny nose
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Muscle or body aches
- Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults
Cold Symptoms Include:
- Cough
- Congestion or runny nose
- Sore throat
- Slight body aches or a mild headache
- Sneezing
- Low-grade fever
- Generally feeling unwell
The 3 look very similar!
That’s why it’s important to get tested if you have symptoms. Flu and COVID-19/Omicron symptoms can look like many other illnesses and testing is the only way to know for certain. If you test positive for flu, antivirals can be prescribed to lessen symptoms and decrease the risk of flu hospitalizations and deaths.