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COLD AND FLU INFORMATION

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SYMPTOMS

COLD

FLU

Sore Throat

Usually

Sometimes

Runny, Stuffy Nose

Usually

Sometimes

Cough

Sometimes

Often, and can worsen

Fever, Chills

Rarely, Maybe low-grade fever

Usually, and high temperature

Headache

Rarely

Muscle Aches

Rarely

Usually , and often severe

Fatigue & Weakness

Uncommon

Usually, lasts for 2-3 weeks

Nausea

No, but loss appetite is possible

Usually

Disease Severity

Usually milder symptoms and few
complications, which may include sinus or
ear infections

Higher risk of complications,
especially in children, the
elderly, and people with ear
infections and chronic conditions

People often confuse a cold with the flu. Although they do share some similar symptoms, each is
caused by a different virus. The following information will help you to tell the difference between a
cold and the flu.

Cold and Flu Symptom Checker

Tips to Avoid Spreading the Flu or Contagious Diseases

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the
trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-
based hand cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-
person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

If you get sick, it is recommended that you stay home from work or school and limit contact
with others to keep from infecting them.

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