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Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? How Can I Tell The Difference? Created by Louise Blackburn, RN, MSN

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a fever with a Cold? Rarely the Flu? Characteristic, high ( F); lasts 3-4 days

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a headache with a cold? Rarely the flu? Prominent

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Are there general aches & pains with a cold? Slight the flu? Usually; often severe

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there fatigue or weakness with a cold? Quite Mild the flu? Can last up to 2-3 days

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there extreme exhaustion with a cold? Never the flu? Early and prominent

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a stuffy nose with a cold? Common the flu? Sometimes

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there sneezing with a cold? Usually the flu? Sometimes

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a sore throat with a cold? Common the flu? Sometimes

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there chest discomfort, coughing with Hacking cough a cold? Mild to moderate; hacking cough the flu? Common; can be severe

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? In Summary SymptomsColdFlu FeverrareCharacteristic, high ( ) 3-4 Days) Headacherareprominent General aches/painsslightUsual; often severe Fatigue, weaknessquite mildcan last 2-3 weeks Extreme exhaustionneverearly & prominent Stuffy nosecommonsometimes Sneezingusualsometimes Sore throatcommonsometimes Chest discomfort, cough mild to moderate; hacking cough common; can become severe

SymptomsFluSwine Flu FeverCharacteristic, high ( ) 3-4 days HeadacheProminent General aches/painsUsual; often severe Fatigue, weaknessCan last 2-3 weeks Extreme exhaustionEarly & prominentEarly & Prominent Stuffy noseSometimes SneezingSometimes Sore throatSometimes Chest discomfort, cough Common; can become severe VomitingNoYes* DiarrheaNoYes* *Symptoms that differentiate flu from swine flu. Comparison of Flu & Swine Flu

Is it a Cold or is it the Flu? Prevention  Sneeze or cough in sleeve, not in your hand, or cover nose & mouth with tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw tissue in trash after using.  Wash hands with soap & water for seconds. Wash hands after:  Sneezing or coughing  Using the bathroom  Eating Wash hands before:  Eating  Touching eyes, mouth or nose; Avoid touching if possible Alcohol-based hand cleaners may also be used.  Avoid sick people  Use social distancing (Stand at arms length away from people)  Stay at home if you are ill

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Publication Department of Health & Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention Flyers