| Symptoms |
Cold |
Flu |
| Fever |
Rare |
Usual; high (100-102 degrees; occasionally higher); lasts 3-4 days |
| Headache |
Rare |
Common |
| General Aches, Pains |
Slight |
Usual; often severe |
| Fatige, Weakness |
Sometimes |
Usual; can last 2-3 weeks |
| Extreme Exhaustion |
Never |
Usual; at the beginning of illness |
| Stuffy Nose |
Common |
Sometimes |
| Sneezing |
Usual |
Sometimes |
| Sore Throat |
Common |
Sometimes |
| Chest Discomfort, Cough |
Mild to moderate; hacking cough |
Common; can become severe |
| Treatment |
Antihistamines, Decongestant, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines |
Antiviral medicines - see your healthcare provider |
| Prevention |
Wash hands often, Avoid close contact with anyone infected |
Annual vaccination |
| Complications |
Sinus congestion, Middle ear infection, Asthma |
Bronchitis, Pneumonia |
