Is It a Cold or the Flu handout 2

Is It a Cold or the Flu?

Symptoms

Fever Headache General Aches, Pains Fatigue, Weakness Exhaustion Stuffy Nose Sneezing Sore Throat Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea Chest Discomfort, Cough

Treatment

Prevention

For more information:

Rare Rare Slight

Cold

Sometimes

Never

Common Usual Common Never Mild to moderate; hacking cough Antihistamines Decongestants Advil? (ibuprofen) or Tylenol?(acetaminophen) or Aleve? (naproxen)

Avoid any contact with those who are sick; wash your hands often

Flu

Usual; high (100.4?F to 102?F) is typical; lasts 3 to 4 days Common Usual; often severe and sudden Usual; can last up to 2 to 3 weeks Usual; at the beginning of the illness Sometimes Sometimes Sometimes Sometimes Common; can become severe

Advil ? (ibuprofen) or Tylenol? (acetaminophen) or Aleve? (naproxen); Antivirals only as advised by physician Stay home if ill Vaccination; wash your hands; cover your cough; avoid contact with those who are sick

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