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.
Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
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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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