Flu

The use of masks, social distancing and restriction of movement meant that there were fewer cases of flu in 2020 and 2021.^1,3
As non-pharmaceutical interventions like using masks and social distancing have been relaxed, flu cases are starting to increase. ^1,3

• Yes. It is possible to have flu and other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 at the same time. When someone is infected with an influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, this is called a co-infection⁴
• We are likely to have flu and COVID-19 virus’s circulating at the same time which will increase the chance of co-infection.^4,5
• Prevent healthcare visits and severe COVID-19 and influenza by being vaccinated against both diseases.^5,6

• Individuals younger than 2 years
• Individuals older than 65 years
• Pregnant woman including the post-partum period
• Individuals who are morbidly obese
• Individuals infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB) or Human
  Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Individuals with chronic diseases like Diabetes or Asthma

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To prevent contracting or spreading flu:

• Avoid close contact with sick people
• Stay home when you are sick
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
• Wear your mask
• Clean your hands regularly
• Avoid touching your face and clean and disinfect common areas

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