Verywell Health reports according to experts including HSS infectious disease specialist Andy O. Miller, MD, despite the high infection rates and impending overlap, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from both COVID-19 and the flu.

Dr. Miller underscored the importance of taking care of your mental well-being to stay healthy. “Remember that nobody has lived through this experience before, that experts are learning, and that it is a scary time for everyone,” he said. “People need to consider the big picture. Compassion for the sick and isolated, support for the terrified, and ongoing cheers of courage and hope for the scientists and health care workers and essential workers: that's what we need to have ready—in massive amounts—this fall and winter,” added Dr. Miller. 

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