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Is it a Cold or the Flu (Influenza)?
Cold
- Slow onset of symptoms
- No or mild fever
- Mild exhaustion
- Mild headache or muscle aches
- Normal appetite
- No chills
- Mile to moderate cough or chest discomfort
- Moderate to severe sore throat
- Moderate to severe congestion and sneezing
Influenza (the Flu)
- Sudden onset of symptoms
- High fever
- Moderate to severe exhaustion
- Moderate to severe headache and/or muscle aches
- Descreased appetite
- Chills
- Moderate to severe cough or chest discomfort
- Mild or no sore throat
- Mild or no congestion or sneezing
