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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