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- Flu Versus Cold |
| SYMPTOMS | COLD | FLU |
| Fever | Rare | High (101-104°F) for several days |
| Headache | Rare | Definitely! |
| Myalgia | A little | Awful! |
| Fatigue & Weakness | Mild | Can last for several weeks! |
| Extreme Exhaustion | Rare | For sure! |
| Stuffy Nose | Definitely | Maybe |
| Sneezing | Definitely | Maybe |
| Sore Throat | Definitely | Maybe |
| Cough, Chest Discomfort | Mild to moderate | Moderate to severe |
| Complications | Sinus congestion, earache | Bronchitis, pneumonia, resp fx, ARDS |
| Prevention | None | Annual vaccines, anitviral drugs |
| Treatment | Symptom relief | Antiviral drugs within 24-48 hrs of symptoms. |
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