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Flu or Common
Cold?
With flu and cold season upon us, do you
know how to tell the difference between these two common
illnesses? Below are some of the main signs and symptoms to
help you determine. If you think you have the flu, contact
your doctor immediately. An antiviral medication may help you
recover from the flu faster.
Flu
- Symptoms start suddenly
- High fever (over 101 degrees) that
lasts 3-4 days
- Dry cough that can become severe
- Prominent headache
- Often severe aches and pains
- Tiredness and weakness that sometimes
lasts up to 2 -3 weeks
- Early and noticeable exhaustion
- Occasionally will cause a stuffy nose,
sneezing and sore throat
Common Cold
- Symptoms start gradually
- Usually does not cause fever
- Hacking cough
- Slight aches and pains
- Mild tiredness
- No noticeable exhaustion
- Usually will cause a stuffy nose,
sneezing and sore throat
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