Is it a cold or the flu?
It's the flu season again and you're feeling sick. Don't assume it's the flu. It could be just a common cold.
| Symptom |
Flu |
Cold |
| Fever |
Common, usually
102°-104°F, lasts
3-4 days |
Rare |
| Headache |
Common |
Rare |
| Body Aches |
Common, often severe |
Mild |
| Fatigue, weakness |
Common, severe
early on, can last
2-3 weeks |
Mild |
| Stuffy nose |
Sometimes |
Common |
| Sneezing |
Sometimes |
Common |
| Sore Throat |
Sometimes |
Common |
| Cough, chest
discomfort |
Common, can
become severe |
Mild to
moderate,
hacking cough |
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