- Headache
- Chills
- Cough
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes
- Throat irritation
Differences between a Flu and a Common Cold
Most people have trouble deciding if it is the flu or a cold. This chart is provided to help you know the difference.
Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
Fever | Rare | Usually |
Cough | Mild | Common; can be severe |
Headache | Rare | Almost always |
Runny, stuffy nose |
Common | Sometimes |
Aches and pains | Slight | Usually |
Onset | Gradually gets worse over a few days | Comes on quickly and severely |