Symptoms of Flu
Flu and common cold share some of the same symptoms - even a bad cold is pretty mild compared to having the flu, which is why we recommend getting a flu shot each year.
Differences between the Flu and Cold
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|
| Sudden onset of illness |  | |
| Fever (over 38° C) | |
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| Body aches | |
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| Extreme fatigue | |
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| Headache | |
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| Chills | |
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| Sore throat | |
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| Stuffy nose | |
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| Sneezing | |
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| Coughing | |
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