Cold vs Flu symptoms from http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/cold/sick.htm
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
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| Fever | Rare | Characteristic, high (102–104°F); 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; | Common; can become severe hacking cough |
| Complications | Sinus congestion or earache | Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life-threatening |
| Prevention | None | Annual vaccination; antiviral medicines—see your doctor |
| Treatment | Only temporary relief of symptoms | Antiviral medicines—see your doctor |
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