Flurona is neither a medical term nor a description of a new coronavirus variant.
While the term is new, cases of simultaneous COVID-19 and flu infections are not.
How Common Is Flurona?
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Early last year, experts had warned of a possible twindemic with the possibility of overwhelming health systems.
In the current flu season, the U.S. is seeing a substantial uptick in influenza cases.
Is Flurona More Dangerous?
The severity of the disease likely depends on individual health profiles.
If coinfected, these individuals may be at higher risk of serious illness as well, Brewer added.
Getting a precise diagnosis can be important, as each disease has different treatment options.
If youre experiencing flu-like symptoms, get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible.
They may diagnose you through a description of symptoms or by taking a nasal or throat swab test.
Antiviral medications may reduce the likelihood of hospitalization for people at high risk of severe disease.
Several antiviral treatments for COVID-19 have been made available, includingremdesivirand the newly authorized oral drugs fromPfizerandMerck.
Being treated for both infections at the same time should be safe, Brewer said.
Its safe and effective toget both shotsat the same time.
Get vaccinated if you havent already, Parikh said.
Flu season will last for many months to come, as will COVID.
Wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand washing minimize the spread of both viruses.
For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit ourcoronavirus news page.
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