Flu is caused only by the influenza virus, which tends to be more severe than common colds and more commonly causes a fever .

AND WE’RE SEEING THE COLD VIRUSES. WE’RE SEEING ... such as distancing and mask use, we haven’t had as much flu in the last four or five years, so collective immunity towards the flu ...

As flu, COVID and other respiratory illnesses increase, Memorial Health System is advising people to take preventive measures ...