How long does the flu virus live outside the body?
Flu viruses that are able to survive on surfaces outside of the body that will then get transferred to someone’s hands can live up to 24 hours. Although, infectious flu viruses can survive on tissues including your hands for only 15 minutes.
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Health screenings can give you a snapshot of what’s happening inside your body at a given time and can provide additional pieces of information on the state of your health. While doctors can help keep patients on track and up to date with their health screenings, it's also important that patients are empowered to play an active role in their healthcare and can advocate for the tests and screenings they need.
The new coronavirus causes a condition called COVID-19 or the coronavirus disease 2019. This page will be updated with the latest information about the viral infection and disease.
As we enter fall, you and your family may have concerns about the flu (influenza) and how its symptoms differ from those of COVID-19. Here are some ways to identify and prevent the flu and COVID-19.
It takes a few more days, but after a about week of feeling “the worst you’ve ever felt,” the symptoms begin to ease, and you feel like you could once again join the human race. But just as suddenly as the flu first came on, your symptoms rapidly take a drastic turn for the worse. Your fever, coughing, and fatigue are even worse than what you thought was the worst days of the flu. Most likely, you have what is known as a “Secondary Infection,” and it can be more dangerous to you than the flu itself.
Try to take some time to reflect on your well-being and remember that both your mind and body have a role in your health. While your mind reflects your thoughts, feelings, and perspective, your body is your physical domain.
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