During the winter, getting two—not just one—viruses is much more possible. In fact, experts are advising the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu to protect against a potential “twindemic” this year.

If you start to feel under the weather this winter, it can be difficult to know what you’re coming down with. Our AFC Urgent Care Louisville team is here to help you know how to decipher between COVID-19 and the flu, so keep reading!

How Will I Know If I Have COVID-19?

Truthfully, the best way to know whether you have COVID-19 is by getting tested when you start to experience symptoms. If you choose not to get tested, though, experts say that one of the most telling signs of COVID-19 is a new loss of taste or smell and difficulty breathing.

If you experience these symptoms, including some of the ones we’ve listed below, we strongly encourage you to schedule a COVID-19 test at our AFC Urgent Care Louisville center to get an accurate diagnosis and be as safe as possible.

Other Symptoms of COVID-19

• Cough
• Body aches
• Fatigue
• Sore throat
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever or chills
• Headaches

How Will I Know If I Have the Flu?

Because flu and COVID-19 symptoms are so similar, the same goes for this virus—get tested. If you experience viral symptoms, get a COVID-19 test first, as it’s still taking priority. If you test negative for COVID-19, you likely have the flu.

An additional way to know whether or not you have the flu is if the symptoms you are experiencing have come on much strong and suddenly. COVID-19 symptoms typically take a while to show up. We’ve listed some more common symptoms of the flu below.

Common Flu Symptoms

• Joint and muscle aches
• Pain and tiredness around the eyes
• Weakness or extreme fatigue
• Warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes
• Frequent headaches
• Fever

Do you feel less than your best? If so, don’t hesitate to visit our AFC Urgent Care Louisville team today to get the non-emergency care you need!