Flu and Cold Season Information
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Flu vs. Cold Symptoms
Make sure you know the difference this flu and cold season:
| Symptoms |
Cold |
Flu |
| Fever |
Sometimes, usually mild |
Usual; high (100-102F; occasionally higher, especially in young children); lasts 3-4 days |
| Headache |
Occasionally |
Common |
| General aches, pains |
Slight |
Usual, often severe |
| Fatigue, weakness |
Sometimes |
Usual, can last 2-3 weeks |
| Extreme exhaustion |
Never |
Usual, at the beginning of the illness |
| Stuffy nose |
Common |
Sometimes |
| Sneezing |
Usual |
Sometimes |
| Sore throat |
Common |
Sometimes |
| Chest discomfort, cough |
Mild to moderate, hacking cough |
Common, can become severe |
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