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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – This year, the CDC is recommending the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) and the recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV) and is advising AGAINST the nasal spray flu vaccine. Along with the flu shot, everyday preventative measures like washing your hands and covering your mouth and nose while coughing can stop the spread of germs. But how can you tell if you’ve come down the flu or if it’s just a nasty cold?
Dr. Mia Finkelston is a family practitioner who sees patients via live video visits on LiveHealth Online. Because colds and the flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them. Finkelston says viewing patients virtually from their home environment (at times with the covers pulled up to their necks because they’re too sick to get out of bed) provides her with visual cues as to whether the influenza bug has struck or if they’re just fighting off a stubborn cold. Plus, seeing a doctor virtually offers 24/7 convenience with no appointment necessary, cuts out the trip to the doctor’s office, and reduces the risk of infecting others in the waiting room.
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