The Difference Between Seasonal Influenza and the Common Cold: A Guide by the Ministry of Health

2023-10-08 06:25:00

Walid Abdel Salam wrote Sunday, October 8, 2023 09:25 AM She said Ministry of Health Residents, seasonal influenza and the common cold are two different diseases, each with different causes and similar symptoms, and it is difficult for the average person to differentiate between them.

The Ministry of Health and Population added that by resorting to a doctor when there are confirmed symptoms, one should not resort to medications directly without determining the cause and type of injury.

The Ministry of Health and Population continued: “The seasonal influenza vaccine is available in serum and vaccine branches nationwide and in many pharmacies.”

She added that the common cold is a virus of the upper respiratory system and its symptoms are simple, while influenza is a virus of which there are many types, including those that cause intense heat, cracking in the body, severe runny nose, and sore throat.

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