Flu Symptoms Table
 Flu Symptoms Table

Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms:

 Symptom
 Cold
 H1N1 Flu
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Fever
 Fever is rare
 Temperatures of  100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days
 
Coughing
 A hacking (mucus-producing) cough is often present
 A dry cough is usually present
 
Aches
 Slight body aches and pains
 Severe aches and pains
 
Stuffy Nose
 Stuffy nose is commonly present and typically resolves spontaneously within a week
 Stuffy nose is not commonly present
 
Chills
 Chills are uncommon
 Chills occur in 60% of cases
 
Tiredness
 Tiredness is fairly mild
 
Tiredness is moderate to severe
 
Sneezing
 Sneezing is commonly

 Sneezing is not common
 
Sudden Symptoms
 Symptoms tend to develop over a few days
 Rapid onset within 3-6 hours with sudden symptoms of high fever - muscle aches - shortness of breath - tight chest

 
Headache
 Headaches are fairly mild
 Headache occur in 80% of cases
 
Sore Throat
 Sore throat is commonly present
 Sore throat is not commonly present
 
Chest Discomfort
 Chest discomfort is mild to moderate
 Chest discomfort is often severe

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