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What are the signs and symptoms of the flu? |
- Headache
- Chills
- Cough
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes
- Throat irritation
Differences Between a Flu and a Common Cold
Most people have trouble deciding if it is the flu or a cold. This chart is provided to help you know the difference.
| Symptoms |
Cold |
flu |
| Fever |
Rare |
Usually |
| Cough |
Mild |
Common;
can be severe |
| Headache |
Rare |
Almost always |
Runny,
stuffy nose |
Common |
Sometimes |
| Aches and pains |
Slight |
Usually |
| Onset |
Gradually gets worse over a few days |
Comes on quickly and severely |
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