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Covid, Cold, Flu and You Community Forum 30th of June, 2022

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  • Colds are not caused by cold temperature, they are caused by viruses. Some people get more sick than others from COVID-19 and FLU infection because of their immunity.  The symptoms of Covid, Cold and Flu can be similar. It is difficult to know tell the difference. Seasonal allergies including hay fever also have similar symptoms. The best way to tell is to take a test like a RAT. To learn more about their symptoms.

DPV Health - Symptoms of Covid, Cold and Flu

  • The risk factors for Covid and flu are different. With COVID, the biggest risk factors are: advancing age, unimmunised, heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease (smokers), obesity, weakened immune systems or cancer. With influenza, the biggest risk factors are: Older people, heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease (smokers), young children, pregnant people, weakened immune systems or cancer
  • Virus is spread from droplets from the nose and mouth from coughs and sneezes. Droplets that land on surfaces like handrails, tables and chairs can spread the virus if people touch them and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes. Droplets from coughs and sneezes that leave your nose or mouth fall to the ground about 1.5 meters away from you. This is why you may be told to stand 1.5 meters away from others to reduce your risk of infection. COVID-19 can sometimes be spread through the air when an infected person breathes out.

  • Once you are feeling better and recovered after catching COVID-19, go and get a booster vaccination. COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Vaccination can be taken at the same time. Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations reduce the risk of severe illness. 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduce the chance of death from virus infection. You should seek medical care when you have symptoms of concern and if you have existing conditions that increase the risk.
  • How to reduce the chance of infection to yourself and others:
    • Get vaccinated
    • Practice social distancing – 1.5m away from others
    • Wash your hands
    • Wear a mask
    • Indoor ventilation by opening windows, doors, fans, and air purifiers
    • Minimise contact with others (avoiding crowds)
    • Stay home when you have symptoms!
    • Test & seek treatment if risk factors
  • ANZAC Day – 25 April is a good time to get your Flu vaccination every year before Flu season. At this time the vaccination is available and it is before there is a lot of flu in the community.

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