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Do I Have COVID, a Cold or the Flu? Here's How to Tell

Many of the symptoms of all three can be similar, which makes self-diagnosis difficult

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It's officially cold and flu season, and we're also continuing to navigate the global coronavirus pandemic.

Since many of the symptoms of all three can be similar, it can be hard to tell which one you might have.

Your best bet, of course, is to consult a doctor, but Brigham and Women's Hospital put together this handy chart to help you keep track of which symptoms are attributable to COVID-19, the flu or a cold.

Courtesy: Brigham and Women's Hospital
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