Lung & breathing

Most common questions answered on the flu

Jen Caudle, DO, Kevin Soden, MD, and Michael Crupain, MD, MPH, answer your most common questions on the flu. Learn about illness prevention, recognition, and symptoms of various seasonal viruses.


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  • How to prepare for flu season

  • What to know about the different strains of influenza

  • Why is the flu vaccine important?

  • How to tell the difference between a cold, the flu, RSV and COVID-19

  • Why the flu shot is more important than ever

  • 8 things you should know about the flu shot

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