Influenza activity is rising as respiratory virus season accelerates, while COVID-19 continues to circulate at the same time. Because these two viruses often cause nearly identical early symptoms—fever, body aches, fatigue, sore throat, and cough—timely testing has become essential. The article emphasizes the importance of having combined at-home influenza and COVID tests readily available and using them immediately at symptom onset, rather than waiting several days. Early i