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RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
RSV and the flu are both contagious respiratory infections that tend to circulate heavily during the fall and winter months. They can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
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RSV and the flu are both contagious respiratory infections that tend to circulate heavily during the fall and winter months. They can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
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