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Is it a Cold or is it Influenza?
| Symptom |
Influenza |
Cold |
| Fever |
Common, high (39 - 40°C or 102 - 104°F), may last three to four days |
Rare |
| Headache |
Prominent |
Rare |
| General aches, pains |
Usual, often severe |
Sometimes; slight |
| Fatigue, weakness |
Usual, often severe, can last up to two to three weeks |
Sometimes; quite mild |
| Extreme exhaustion |
Early and prominent |
Unusual |
| Stuffy nose |
Common |
Common |
| Sneezing |
Sometimes |
Usual |
| Sore throat |
Common |
Common |
| Chest discomfort |
Common; can become severe |
Sometimes; mild to moderate |
| Cough |
Hacking cough |
Sometimes |
| Complications |
Bronchitis; pneumonia can be life-threatening |
Sinus congestion or earache |
| Prevention |
Annual vaccination, antiviral medicines (see your doctor), frequent hand washing |
Frequent hand washing |
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