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    Flu vs Cold: Symptoms
    Friday, January 25, 2019

    What is flu?

    Seasonal flu (also known as influenza) is a highly infectious illness caused by the flu virus.

    The virus infects your lungs and upper airways, causing a sudden high temperature and general aches and pains.

    Symptoms of flu

    You may also lose your appetite, feel nauseous and have a dry cough. You may need to stay in bed until your symptoms get better. Symptoms can last for up to one week.

    Flu vs Cold symptoms


    SYMPTOMS

    SEASONAL FLU

    COLD

    Fever

    High fever lasts 3-4 days

    Rare

    Headache

    Prominent

    Rare

    General aches, pains

    Usual; often severe

    Slight

    Fatigue, weakness

    Can last up to 2-3 weeks

    Quite mild

    Extreme exhaustion

    Early and prominent

    Never

    Stuffy nose

    Sometimes

    Common

    Sneezing

    Sometimes

    Usual

    Sore throat

    Sometimes

    Common

    Chest discomfort, cough

    Common; can become severe

    Mild to moderate;   hacking cough

    Pop into your local CarePlus Pharmacy if you are concerned and want to chat with one of our friendly pharmacists about what is best for you.