| Is it a Cold or the Flu? | ||
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
| Fever | Rare | High (102-104ºF) for 3-4 days |
| Headache | Rare | Prominent |
| General Aches | Slight | Usual, often severe |
| Fatigue | Quite Mild | Can last 2-3 weeks |
| Exhaustion | Never | Early & Prominent |
| Stuffy Nose | Common | Sometimes |
| Sneezing | Usual | Sometimes |
| Sore Throat | Common | Sometimes |
| Chest Discomfort | Mild to Moderate | Common; Can become severe |
| Cough | Hacking Cough | Common; Can become severe |
| Complications | Sinus Congestion; Earache | Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life threatening |
| Prevention | None | Annual vaccination; antiviral medicines-see doctor |
| Treatment | Only temporary relief of symptoms | Antiviral medicines– see doctor. |
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