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Usually, a fever—which is a temporary increase in your core body temperature—is a positive sign that your immune system is working hard to fight off an infection. Most fevers are caused by a virus, which is why your body temperature may increase if you have a cold, the flu, or the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Although a mild-to-moderate fever is

The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) doesn’t always cause symptoms. When it does, the most common include persistent coughing, a low-grade fever, and shortness of breath. Of course, symptoms like these can be caused by many other respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis, and it can be hard to tell the difference on your own. So, what should you do? Find Out

The COVID-19 pandemic has made flu season all the more challenging this year. While health experts are concerned about spikes in both COVID-19 and flu cases, the risk of co-infection—having both contagious respiratory illnesses simultaneously —is even more concerning. And yes, it is possible. Because the novel coronavirus and influenza are caused by different viruses, you can be infected by

While it’s impossible to completely avoid getting a viral infection such as the flu, it is possible to lower your risk. Getting an annual influenza vaccine is the single best way to prevent seasonal flu. Here are some additional flu prevention tips: Keep Your Distance Much like the virus that causes COVID-19, many experts believe the virus that causes flu