What’s the difference between Flu and COVID-19?
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses1. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is…
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Flu Vaccination 2020-21: Things to Know
The flu, also called influenza1, is a respiratory infection caused by viruses. Each year, millions of Americans get sick with the flu. Sometimes it causes mild illness. But it can…
Understanding the Terminology of COVID-19
There’s a lot of confusion about which medical products might work to prevent or treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists are working hard to develop a number of potential drugs…
Convalescent Plasma & COVID 19: FDA Guidance
Convalescent refers to anyone recovering from a disease. Plasma is the yellow, liquid part of blood that contains antibodies. Antibodies are proteins made by the body in response to infections….