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Cold vs. Flu
| Symptoms |
Cold |
Flu |
| Fever |
Rare occurance |
Usually present |
| Aches |
Slight aches and pains |
Severe aches and pains |
| Chills |
Rare |
Common |
| Tiredness |
Slight to moderate |
Moderate to severe |
| Onset |
Over a few days |
Sudden |
| Coughing |
Mucus-producing |
Dry, no mucus |
| Sneezing |
Common |
Not typical |
| Stuffy Nose |
Common |
Not typical |
| Headache |
Common |
Common |
Prevention:
- Wash your hands
- Use a tissue
- Sneeze and cough into your elbow
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Exercise regularly
- Eat healthy
- Get fresh air
- Get appropriate amounts of sleep
- Cut alcohol consumption
- Don't smoke
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