The three viruses share many common symptoms and it can be hard to tell them apart
Brits are being urged to brace themselves for a 'tripledemic' of Covid, flu, and Respiratory syncytial virus . And people, especially those who are clinically more vulnerable, to get vaccinated against them.
Speaking on the winter vaccination programme's significance, Dr Linda Charles-Ozuzu, Regional Director of Commissioning for NHS England, remarked: "The winter vaccination programme offers vital protection to people who need it most. It saves lives, but also it helps the NHS by reducing hospital admissions and easing pressure on services that are already incredibly busy.
Due to these overlapping symptoms, it can be challenging to tell these respiratory viral infections apart. To help identify a possible case, healthcare providers might conduct a diagnostic test.The flu is caused by influenza viruses, which are spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Flu usually improves without treatment, but it can lead to serious illness in some individuals.
Covid XEC is the latest strain of coronavirus. It is said to have the same familiar symptoms as other covid variants, including:
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