Coronavirus third wave is evident in India. It is spreading at a faster rate. On the other hand, Omicron cases are rising alarmingly. With all these things going on around, People are coming across a new term that is Flurona.
What is ‘Flurona’?
When Covid meets Flu it is called Flurona. In simple words, flurona is a condition when a person is infected with Covid and influenza. It is double infection. It’s not a new phenomenon. Cases of double infection are bound to be reported says experts.
Symptoms of ‘Flurona’
- Influenza and Covid, both are respiratory diseases. So, both have symptoms of flu. These are the symptoms of Flurona:
- Fever
- Cold
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Body pain
If a person feels any such symptoms he should sought medical help immediately.
How to treat Flurona?
With the help of medical sciences, vaccines for both flu and Covid are now available. One should take proper medical assistance to treat flurona timely.
How is Flurona transmitted?
According to WHO, both COVID-19 and influenza spread by droplets and aerosols when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, sings or breathes. These droplets can land on people who are mainly at a distance of 1 meter and can infect them.
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How to avoid Flurona?
Prevention is better than cure. To safeguard yourself against flurona, all you need to do is wear proper mask, maintain social distance, cover your nose and mouth while sneezing, avoid public gatherings and sanitize your hands frequently.