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Many parts of the country continue to experience an increase in flu activity. It is a very common illness in emergency rooms during the winter season. You can spread the flu to others even before symptoms appear.
Lonestar 24 HR ER is a 24-hour emergency room where you won't have to wait in a waiting room if you're not feeling well.
Common Flu Signs & Symptoms
Flu signs and symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- Fever*/feeling feverish or chills
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
How do I know if I have the Flu or Covid?
There are other viruses that can also cause respiratory illness similar to the flu. So, it is impossible if you have the flu based on symptoms alone. If you need to know if you are sick with the flu or another virus like COVID-19 come to Lonestar 24 HR ER so they can provide laboratory tests.
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses because they are caused by different viruses. It is difficult to differentiate between influenza and COVID-19 based on symptoms since they are similar in many ways. Some PCR tests can differentiate between the flu and COVID-19 at the same time.
Is there a test that can detect both flu and COVID-19?
Yes. There is a test that will check for seasonal flu type A and B viruses and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This test is being used by U.S. public health laboratories for surveillance purposes. Testing for these viruses at the same time will give public health officials important information about how flu and COVID-19 are spreading and what prevention steps should be taken.
Is there a test that can detect both flu and COVID-19?
Yes. There is a test that will check for the flu and COVID-19. This test is being used by public health laboratories for surveillance purposes. Testing for these viruses at the same time will give public health officials important information about how the flu and COVID-19 are spreading and what prevention steps should be taken.
Lonestar 24 HR ER offers Flu, Strep, RSV, Mononucleosis, Rapid Covid Antigen, and Covid PCR testing with same-day result.
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