The document discusses flu shots and similarities between COVID-19 and the flu. It states that flu shots work by introducing antigens that produce antibodies to fight infection, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against both viruses. Both COVID-19 and flu can spread through respiratory droplets and their symptoms are similar. They can also lead to similar complications like pneumonia. The benefits of flu shots include preventing flu, reducing severity, saving lives especially of children, and helping control spread. Ways to avoid both viruses include social distancing, masks, handwashing and getting vaccinated.

1. LIFE AFTER COVID-
19

2. Flu Shots: How do they work?
 In the time of the COVID pandemic where the whole
world is struggling with the virus effect, people are yet
again scared of another viral effect, influenza season.
With the great work of the scientists they have designed
a much better way of handling the flu season with the
vaccination and it greatly reduces the chances of one
getting sick as well as spreading it along.
 Regardless of the way that both influenza & COVID-19
antibodies neutralize different infections, it has been for
some time recommended that the right anticipation
measures can work in relieving the gamble of the other
illness also. Very much like severe COVID measures
limited influenza hazard last year, there is proof to
propose that having convenient influenza chances may
assist with forestalling the seriousness of specific
COVID manifestations, and help recuperation

3. What are the Similarities
between COVID-19 and Flu?
 COVID-19 and flu have many similarities ranging from their spread to its
complication, including:
 Spread: The viruses causing COVID-19 and the flu have a similar way of
spreading. The viruses can spread through respiratory droplets or aerosols
released through talking, sneezing, or coughing. Especially, both can spread
between people in close contact (within 6 feet, or 2 meters). The respiratory
droplets might land in the mouth or nose of someone nearby or be inhaled.
 Symptoms: The signs and symptoms may range from no symptoms to mild or
severe symptoms. The various signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are
similar, such as:
◦ Fever
◦ Cough
◦ Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
◦ Tiredness
◦ Sore throat
◦ Runny or stuffy nose
◦ Muscle aches
◦ Headache
◦ Nausea or vomiting

4. What are the Similarities
between COVID-19 and Flu?
 Complication: COVID-19 and the flu infection can lead
to serious complications, such as:
◦ Pneumonia
◦ Acute respiratory distress syndrome
◦ Organ failure
◦ Heart attacks
◦ Heart or brain inflammation
◦ Stroke
◦ Death

5. What are Flu shots?
 An Influenza shot is a flu vaccine that is given through a needle,
majorly on the arm. The vaccine protects against three or four
influenza viruses. The vaccine works by introducing antigens in the
human body. The antigens in turn produce the antibody that will help
the immune system fight off a flu infection. The flu shots consist of
inactivated flu viruses. Hence, they can trigger the antibody
development without causing sickness. This is similar to showing the
body the dummy and as a reaction the body produces antibodies.
These antibodies are like the soldiers of the body who remember
what those enemies look like and are prepared to fight them.
 The flu shots are based on several factors like the age and health of
the recipient; the particular type of vaccine received; and the
similarity between the types of virus in the vaccine. Flu vaccines
mutate very frequently hence they constantly need to be updated.
This happens because the viruses have poor "proofreading"
capabilities, meaning they are unable to correct subtle mistakes that
occur in their generic material as they're trying to replicate
themselves. These mutations add up and create genetically distinct
flu strains.

6. What are the Benefits of Flu
shots?
Flu shots have multiple benefits to the community. Some are stated
below:
 Prevention from getting flu – The vaccine prevents people from
getting the flu or visiting the doctor if someone gets sick.
 Reduce the severity of the flu – In case someone catches the flu
even after the vaccination the severity of the flu is reduced.
 Saves children's lives – The vaccine saves a lot of children every
year who die due to flu every year. For children with underlying high-
risk medical conditions, the risk of death was cut in half.
 Beneficial for a chronic health condition – It has proven to be
beneficial for patients with chronic health conditions like heart
diseases, chronic lung diseases, diabetes, etc which may cause
hospitalization.
 Spread of the flu virus – Helps in controlling the spread of the flu to
other people especially the elderly, young children, or people with
chronic health issues.

7. Ways to Avoid COVID-19 and
Flu?
Getting a vaccine for COVID-19 and flu is the best way to protect
yourself. You can find ways to decrease your risk of disease from the
viruses that cause COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory
contaminations. The best way is to adhere to the safety guideline
measures, such as social distancing and wearing a mask. These may
have reduced the length of this flu virus season and diminished the
number of individuals impacted.
If you haven't had the COVID-19 vaccine, you can take many steps to
reduce your risk of infection. Precautions may include:
 Avoid large events and mass gatherings.
 Avoid close contact with anyone outside your household.
 Washing your hands often with soap, or using an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer.
 Wearing a face mask when you're in a crowded event or large
gathering.
 Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you
cough or sneeze.
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
 Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces daily.

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