SYMPTOM
cold None or very mild
High
Fever
Stuffy nose, congestion
No symptoms
Nasal Symptoms
Headache
Infrequent
Mild
Consistent
Extreme
Fatigue
Hacking
Severe
Cough
Frequent
Sore Throat
Frequent
Sneezing
Mild
Stay home to avoid spreading it
FLU
No symptoms
Occasional
Severe
Body Aches
Use over-the-counter medicines
Consult doctor about ear or sinus pain
Seek emergency care for…
Stay home to avoid spreading it
Use over-the-counter medicines
Ask doctor about antivirals
SOURCES http://www.flu.gov/symptoms-treatment/ treatment/index.html
Extremely high fever
Breathing problems
Very high blood sugar if you’re diabetic
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ flu-guide/is-it-cold-flu http://www.healthline.com/health/ cold-flu/cold-or-flu
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