Flu verses Cold

 

Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms

  Symptom

Cold

Swine Flu

Fever

Fever is rare with a cold.

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.

Coughing

A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.

A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches

Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.

Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.

Stuffy Nose

Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.

Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.

Chills

Chills are uncommon with a cold.

60% of people who have the flu experience chills .

Tiredness

Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

Sneezing

Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

Sneezing is not common with the flu.

Sudden Symptoms

Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days .

The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache

A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.

A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat

Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

Chest Discomfort

Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.


 
 
RECOGNIZE SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS! DEFEND YOURSELF


High Risk Groups
·         Children below 5 years  
·         Senior persons above 65 years
·         HIV infected persons
·         Diabetic patients
·         Pregnant Women
·         Lung & Heart patients
·         Obese persons
Warning signs for children
§         Troubled or abnormal breathing
§         Bluish skin color
§         Lessened intake of water/fluids
§         Extended sleep or lack of interaction
§         Irritable
§         Fever with rash
§         Flu-like symptoms recede, but return with fever and worsened cough
Warning signs for adults
·         Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
·         Pain/pressure in chest/abdomen
·         Sudden dizziness
·         Confusion
·         Severe or persistent vomiting
ü        Seasonal flu vaccines or past immunizations DO NOT provide protection against the H1N1 virus
ü     Please visit a qualified physician if you suspect Swine Flu symptoms. Avoid self-treatment

* Persons infected with the H1N1 virus may be able to pass it on 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days after infection


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