COLD, FLU, H1N1 SYMPTOMS

NOT TO BE RELIED UPON, SUPPLIED AS INFORMATION ONLY

FEVER
COLD Fever is rare with a cold.
SEASONAL FLU Fever is common with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 101°

COUGHING
COLD A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold.
SEASONL FLU A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

ACHES
COLD Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
SEASONAL FLU Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu.
H1N1Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1.

STUFFY NOSE
COLD Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
SEASONAL FLU A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 Stuffy nose is not commonly present with H1N1.

CHILLS
COLD Chills are uncommon with a cold.
SEASONL FLU Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills.

TIREDNESS
COLD Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
SEASONL FLU Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1.

SNEEZING
COLD Sneezing is commonly present with a cold
SEASONL FLU Sneezing is common present with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 Sneezing is not common with H1N1.

SUDDEN SYMPTOMS
COLD Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
SEASONL FLU Symptoms tend to develop over a few days and include flushed face, loss of appetite, dizziness and/or vomiting/nausea. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common.
HIN1 - H1N1 has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common.

HEADACHE
COLD A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
SEASONAL FLU A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.

SORE THROAT
COLD Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
SEASONL FLU Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu.
H1N1 Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1.

CHEST DISCOMFORT
COLD Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
SEASNL FLU Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu. If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately!
H1N1Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1.

PREVENTION TIPS:
cough & sneeze into your elbow
wash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds. Sing your abc's or happy birthday to you
use hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available
avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first