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Infectious Diseases

(VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers common questions about the flu, COVID-19
DeeDee Stiepan
October 16, 2024

Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection[...]

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