A Cold or the Flu? What’s the Difference?

Symptoms
Influenza
Colds

Runny nose/head
congestion/sneezing
Extremely common
Sometimes.
May be mild and start later.

Sore throat
Frequently
Sometimes

Cough/chest congestion
Sometimes. Not often severe
Common. May have severe or dry, hacking cough

Fever
Very uncommon.
Rarely higher than 102°F.
High fever, often lasting a few days, is typical

Achy muscles
Uncommon or mild
Typical

Fatigue/weakness
Rare
Common. Can be severe and long-lasting

Headache
Rare
Common

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