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Do I have flu, COVID-19 or a cold? Know the signs and symptoms

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 8 October 2025 - Categories: Coronavirus (COVID-19), flu, Winter
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This blog post is an explainer of important information about these winter infections; their signs and symptoms, and information on who is eligible for vaccination. 

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What winter bug do I have? Know the signs and symptoms 

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 18 December 2024 - Categories: Winter
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We see cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high levels.   We also track other respiratory viruses – rhinovirus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and parainfluenza …

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