SYMPTOMS COLD FLU

IS IT A

Cold OR THE Flu?

SYMPTOMS FEVER HEADACHE GENERAL ACHES, PAINS FATIGUE, WEAKNESS EXTREME EXHAUSTION STUFFY NOSE SNEEZING SORE THROAT CHEST DISCOMFORT, COUGH T R E AT M E N T

PREVENTION

C O M P L I C AT I O N S

COLD

Rare

Rare

Slight

Sometimes

Never

Common

Usual

Common

Mild to moderate; hacking cough

COLD

Antihistamines Decongestants Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

medicines

Wash your hands often with soap and water

Avoid close contact with anyone who has a cold

Sinus infection Middle ear infection Asthma

FLU

Usual; high (100?F to 102?F, occasionally higher, especially in young children); lasts 3 to 4 days Common Usual; often severe Usual; can last up to 2 to 3 weeks Usual; at the beginning of the illness Sometimes Sometimes Sometimes Common; can become severe

FLU

Antiviral medicines--see your healthcare provider

Annual vaccination Antiviral medicines--see your healthcare

provider

Bronchitis, pneumonia Can worsen chronic conditions Can be life-threatening. Complications more

likely in the elderly, those with chronic conditions, young children, and pregnant women.

August 2014 niaid.

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