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SYMPTOM |
COLD |
SWINE FLU |
SEASONAL FLU |
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FEVER
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Fever is rare with a cold. |
Fever is usually present with
H1N1 in up to 80% of all flue cases. A temperature of 101° |
Fever is common with the seasonal flu. |
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COUGHING
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A hacking, productive (mucusproducing) cough is often present with a cold.
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A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough). |
A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu |
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ACHES
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Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. |
Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1. |
Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu |
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STUFFY NOSE
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Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. |
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with H1N1.
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A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu. |
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CHILLS
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Chills are uncommon with a cold. |
60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills. |
Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu. |
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TIREDNESS
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Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
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Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1. |
Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu |
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SNEEZING |
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold |
Sneezing is not common with
H1N1. |
Sneezing is common present with the seasonal flu. |
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SUDDEN
SYMPTOMS |
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. |
H1N1 has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. |
Symptoms tend to develop over a few days and include flushed face, loss of appetite, dizziness and/or vomiting/nausea. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. |
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HEADACHE |
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. |
A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases. |
A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu. |
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SORE THROAT |
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. |
Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1. |
Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu. |
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CHEST
DISCOMFORT |
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. |
Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1. |
Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu. If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately!! |
