Does your child have a cold or the flu?

Dubai Health Authority explains the difference

Last updated: November 24, 2021 | 14:12

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Parenting Editor

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And, what’s the difference? Dubai Health Authority has tweeted a cheat sheet. Also read: https://gulfnews.com/parenting/child-health/uae-covid-19-the-truth-about-kids-fevers-1.1614698153425

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What is a cold?

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Symptoms of a cold

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Read about how you can differentiate between the flu and COVID-19 here: https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-how-to-differentiate-between-influenza-and-covid-19-1.74019478

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