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Has anyone else had flu and COVID at the same time before?

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glovely · 11/12/2025 19:42

Out of curiosity. I currently have and can barely move.

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glovely · 11/12/2025 20:13

Nearly50omg · 11/12/2025 20:11

Covid IS flu!!

No. It's not.

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UnhappyHobbit · 11/12/2025 19:53

I’m curious how you know you have both at the same time?

Because I've tested positive for both today.

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Nearly50omg · 11/12/2025 20:11

Covid IS flu!!

DyslexicPoster · 11/12/2025 20:05

user86397409754 · 11/12/2025 19:59

I remember reading a while ago that you don’t have two viruses together as one virus will overpower the other and kill it off - essentially thats how viruses mutate.
I’m sure you feel rotten regardless OP, hope you’re on the mend soon.

That's not true or you couldn't have a cold and a Cold sore. Or a cold and herpes.

Or HIV and a cold.

BlueberryOats · 11/12/2025 20:02

You can get a dual test on Amazon.

I think I might have done.

I had to wrap a cloth tightly around my head because it hurt so much.

user86397409754 · 11/12/2025 19:59

I remember reading a while ago that you don’t have two viruses together as one virus will overpower the other and kill it off - essentially thats how viruses mutate.
I’m sure you feel rotten regardless OP, hope you’re on the mend soon.

UnhappyHobbit · 11/12/2025 19:53

I’m curious how you know you have both at the same time?

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