Cold, Flu, COVID or RSV? When Urgent Care Should Be Your First Stop

Cold, Flu, COVID or RSV? When Urgent Care Should Be Your First Stop

Flu usually starts suddenly with fever, chills, body aches and exhaustion. A cold comes on gradually with a runny nose and sore throat and rarely causes high fever. COVID-19 can look like either and may cause loss of taste or smell. RSV often causes wheezing, especially in babies and older adults. Because symptoms overlap, a rapid test is the fastest way to know. PACS Urgent Care can test for flu, COVID-19 and RSV in one visit.

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