Portland doctors talk COVID-19, flu symptoms—here's how to know the difference - KPTV.com

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) - Flu season is here, and if you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, the Oregon Health Authority is urging people to get one soon, so we don't deal with a "twindemic".

Sharlene Matthieu said.

Saeed said because there are so many symptoms between COVID-19 and the flu that overlap, COVID-19 testing will be really important this winter.

“I don’t think that most people will be able to figure out the difference without testing," Saeed said.

"The symptoms in common with both would be things like cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, fever, body aches, headaches.".

Both said after getting a flu shot, there may be some people who experience fatigue or a low-grade fever.

Sharlene Matthieu with the East Portland Pediatric Clinic gives some advice for what to keep in mind after you get a flu vaccination.

"If your fever is happening the day or the next day after your flu shot, that’s a good indication that it’s from the flu shot and not COVID-19 and normally it’s pretty brief.

If you're still unsure about what symptoms you're experiencing, Matthieu said you can always call your doctor who can help.

The common flu has not caused governors to become petty tyrants?

The WuFlu HAS caused some governors to become petty tyrants, the governors of Oregon, Michigan, California, and New York are perfect examples of this.

They want continual crisis - like the media so they don't have to address the loss of rights and freedom.

'Flu season is here, and if you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, the Oregon Health Authority is urging people to get one soon, so we don't deal with a "twindemic".