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How do I know if I have a cold or the flu?

Check out these symptoms to see if you might have a cold or the flu.

symptoms

cold

 flu / influenza
fever rare high (100-102 degrees for 3-4 days)
headache rare common
general aches and pains slight usual and often severe
fatigue, weakness sometimes usual, can last up to 3 weeks
exhaustion never usual in the beginning
stuffy nose common sometimes
sneezing usual sometimes
sore throat common sometimes
cough mild to moderate hacking cough common, can be severe
complications sinus congestion, middle ear infection, asthma Bronchitis, Pneumonia, worsened chronic conditions