Symptoms

Cold

Flu

Fever

Rare

Characteristic, high (102-104); lasts 3-4 days

Headache

Rare

Prominent

General Aches & Pains

Slight

Usual; often severe

Fatigue & Weakness

Quite mild

Can last up to 2-3 weeks

Extreme Exhaustion

Never

Early and prominent

Stuffy Nose

Common

Sometimes

Sneezing

Usual

Sometimes

Sore throat

Common

Sometimes

Chest discomfort, Cough

Mild to moderate; hacking cough

Common, can become severe

COMPLICATIONS

Sinus congestion or earache

Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life threatening

PREVENTION

None

Annual vaccinations; anti-viral medicines

TREATMENT

Only temporary relief of symptoms

Antiviral medicines