Many viruses circulate seasonally, picking up as the weather cools in the fall and winter. So it’s true fewer people get ...

But with COVID-19, the flu, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and just the common cold all floating around and all sharing several similar symptoms, how are you supposed to know what you might ...

Recognizing cold vs flu differences starts with identifying symptoms. A cold typically begins with mild throat irritation, gradually progressing to sneezing, congestion, and coughing.

It could be a common cold, a case of the flu -- or COVID-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to distinguish which is putting you under the weather.

You can’t rely on just your symptoms to help you determine if you have a cold, the flu or Covid. Testing is the only way to know for sure, says epidemiologist.

The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual influenza, or flu, vaccine to reduce the severity of flu symptoms. There is currently no vaccine against the common cold.

While three illnesses — flu, the cold and COVID-19 — share some commonalities, key differences set them apart. Experts recommend several steps, including vaccination, to stay healthy. About 25 ...

Michigan health officials say the number of people sick from the flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses is falling, but the viruses are still circulating. About 3.7% of emergency department visits for ...