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Covid-19 vs H3N2 influenza: From similar symptoms to different vaccines

COVID-19 generally appear after 2 to 14 days of exposure to the virus whereas patients can experience the symptoms of Flu in about 1 to 4 days post-exposure. As both illnesses are spread through droplets i.e. when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes in close quarters to an uninfected person, the prevention techniques are also quite similar.

To prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the Flu, it is advised for patients to practice good hand hygiene, encourage masking, and avoid close contact with infected individuals while getting vaccinated for both illnesses. Given that the COVID-19 virus is distinct from the H3N2 virus that causes influenza, the vaccines used for each virus are different. Therefore, the COVID-19 vaccine will not provide protection against influenza.

However, there are several vaccines available for influenza, including flu shots and influenza vaccines that work by preparing the immune system to combat the specific virus. The development of vaccines for any virus is based on a thorough understanding of the virus's characteristics, such as its morphology and rate of proliferation. Consequently, it is crucial to recognize that specific vaccines are designed to stimulate the immune system to respond specifically to the virus for which they were created.

In conclusion, vaccination and following COVID norms are key to preventing the spread of both illnesses. While the cases of COVID-19 have curbed down in the recent past, the pandemic is still far from over and the general public is advised to still follow the COVID norms in order to reduce their chances of getting infected with the virus. By following COVID norms, people will also be able to prevent the spread of the Influenza virus.

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