by Eunice Wallace Learn how to tell the difference between the illnesses, and the most important thing parents can do to keep children safe. September usually marks the start of flu season, and with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, it's crucial to be vigilant about your family's health. Covid-19, RSV and influenza are on the rise with the holidays looming. The winter respiratory virus season appears to be less alarming than years past, but public health officials say Americans Health officials say with the flu, you're more likely going to have a fever. With RSV, you may be wheezing, and COVID-19 symptoms lean more towards difficulty breathing, fatigue, sore throat Heard of the triple threat this winter? COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are together driving a wave of respiratory illnesses. But all three have very similar symptoms that overlap. We help you zero in on which virus you might have. Wait, what's RSV again? How is RSV different than the flu? RSV and the flu are two different viruses, but often have very similar symptoms. Sometimes, the symptoms are no more severe than that of a common cold. Other times, they can be life threatening. Common symptoms of RSV: Fever, but not always; Loss of appetite; Cough, often with wheeze. The cough can sound 1. Background. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been reported to exceed 126 million cases and resulted in more than 2.7 million deaths globally as of March 26, 2021 .COVID-19 shares similar clinical presentations with influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), such as cough, fever, severe lung The spread of the flu, COVID, and RSV has driven respiratory-illness activity to high levels in New York City and 17 states — and vaccination rates for the three viruses remain far too low Posted on October 11, 2023. It can be confusing to tell the difference between the flu, the common cold, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). These illnesses share certain symptoms, but understanding their differences is crucial for effective prevention and management. The Seasonal Impact of RSV. Just like with cold and flu, there's also a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season. Find out when you're more at risk and how to protect yourself. Video. By comparison, during the 2021-2022 flu season in the U.S., between 8 and 13 million people had the flu and between 5,000 and 14,000 people died of the flu. COVID-19 and flu complications COVID-19 can cause different complications from the flu, such as blood clots, post-COVID conditions and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. apUY.