And “early evidence suggests those who contract both have a rougher go of it.”
“The first thing to know about a coronavirus-influenza co-infection is that it’s possible because the two viruses bind to different parts of the body. They aren’t competing with each other when it comes to infecting our cells.”
And,
“The general belief is that a COVID-19 and influenza co-infection could be devastating. … A study from the U.K. found that co-infected people … had a doubled risk of dying … [and] were also more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit and require a ventilator. Researchers in China and Iran have published similar findings.”
So, while 2020 is shaping up to be a relatively mild flu season so far, possibly because people aren’t in circulation as much, you DON’T want to get both. Which makes getting a flu shot, if you haven’t already, a good idea (subject to any contraindications determined by your health care professionals).
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