Metafact Review: Influenza

‘It’s just like the flu.’ You’ve probably heard this from many who dismiss the seriousness of Omicron, the COVID-19 variant. Well, it isn’t true. But even if it was, the flu too can be deadly.

We are exposed to lots of viruses, the majority don’t make us sick, but some certainly do. The flu, like the common cold, is a viral respiratory illness and is con…