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Omicron is far more dangerous than a common cold

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Fact: Omicron

Fact: Omicron is far more dangerous than a common cold

Omicron is not like a common cold because it can cause a full spectrum of disease, ranging from asymptomatic infection, mild infection, the need for hospitalization, or death. Currently, we have not seen a change in the disease profile. As the symptoms that people present with Omicron are not different from those with Delta, you will not be able to tell the difference 

The flu and COVID-19 do have common symptoms such as coughing, fatigue and fever. However, loss of sense of taste and/or smell and shortness of breath are frequent symptoms of COVID-19 

Whether suspecting the flu or Omicron, it is important to know that the same prevention measures work for both. Hand washing is particularly important, and ventilation by opening windows in crowded rooms. Wearing a mask and maintaining physical distance are essential if you cannot open the window 

Myth: Previous infection provides immunity from Omicron 

Fact: Omicron can infect people who have previously had COVID-19 

If you were previously infected with COVID-19, you should still get vaccinated, as reinfection from Omicron is possible, with the risk that you could become seriously ill, pass on the virus to others or develop Long COVID. Getting fully vaccinated, whether you have had COVID-19 or not, is the best way to protect yourself and others from severe disease, hospitalization and potentially dying from the virus 

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