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Flu

Is it a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19?

Learn about common symptoms of a cold, flu, and COVID-19 in this NIA infographic. Download, print and share it with your friends and family.
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Flu and Older Adults

Learn all about flu—how it spreads, symptoms and treatment, the difference between cold, flu, and COVID-19, and the importance of getting a flu shot.
Older woman with a cold, blowing her nose

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