Coronavirus vs Flu (Influenza)

Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey (free consultation).

Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting, or the use of Dr. Berg products.

Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM EST. Saturday & Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM EST. USA Only.

Take Dr. Berg's Free Keto Mini-Course!

Today we’re going to talk about the coronavirus vs. flu differences and similarities. 

Flu vs. coronavirus symptoms:

Influenza symptoms:

 • Aches 

 • Fatigue

 • Chills 

 • Headaches

Coronavirus symptoms:

 • Shortness of breath 

 • Difficulty breathing

The flu and the coronavirus share some symptoms, such as:

 • Fever

 • Dry cough

 • Respiratory symptoms 

Both the flu and the coronavirus can be transmitted the same way. A few ways they can be transmitted are:

 • Sneezing 

 • Coughing 

 • Contact 

Coronavirus vs. flu onset:

 • The flu comes on very quickly, often between one and two days.

 • The coronavirus symptoms come on more gradually between three to seven days. 

Coronavirus vs. flu death rates:

Flu deaths:

 • Typically occur from secondary bacterial pneumonia and heart attacks.

Coronavirus deaths:

 • Typically occur from ARDS 

Coronavirus vs. flu—Whose at risk?

 • The flu virus targets the elderly, people with a weak immune system, people with a chronic health problem, children, and pregnant women. 

 • The coronavirus targets the elderly and people with pre-existing health problems. 

Coronavirus vs. flu recent CDC estimates (October 2019-March 7th 2020):

Influenza in the USA alone:

 • 51 million infections

 • 24 million medical visits

 • 670,000 hospitalizations

 • 55,000 deaths

 • Worldwide - 250,000-500,000 deaths

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning.

FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBerg?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/DrBergDC?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=Daily%20Post

YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/drericberg123?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor

DR. BERG'S SHOP: https://shop.drberg.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor

MESSENGER: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor

DR. BERG'S VIDEO BLOG: https://www.drberg.com/blog?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Anchor