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DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN
COLD,
SEASONAL
FLU &
H1N1
SYMPTOMS
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SYMPTOM
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COLD
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SEASONAL
FLU
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H1N1
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FEVER
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Fever is
rare
with
a cold.
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Fever is
common
with the
seasonal
flu.
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Fever is
usually
present
with
H1N1 in
up to
80% of
all flu
cases. A
temperature
of 101°
(but not
always) |
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COUGHING
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A
hacking,
productive
(mucus-producing)
cough is
often
present
with a
cold.
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A dry
and
hacking
cough is
often
present
with the
seasonal
flu.
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A
non-productive
(non-mucus
producing)
cough is
usually
present
with
H1N1
(sometimes
referred
to as
dry
cough).*
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ACHES
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Slight
body
aches
and
pains
can be
part of
a cold.
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Moderate
body
aches
are
common
with the
seasonal
flu.
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Severe
aches
and
pains
are
common
with
H1N1.*
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STUFFY
NOSE
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Stuffy
nose is
commonly
present
with a
cold and
typically
resolves
spontaneously
within a
week.
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A runny
nose is
commonly
present
with the
seasonal
flu.
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Stuffy
nose is
not
commonly
present
with
H1N1.
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CHILLS
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Chills
are
uncommon
with a
cold.
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Chills
are
mild to
moderate
with the
seasonal
flu.
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60% of
people
who have
H1N1
experience
chills.
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TIREDNESS
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Tiredness
is
fairly
mild
with a
cold.
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Tiredness
is
moderate
and more
likely
referred
to as a
lack
of
energy
with
the
seasonal
flu.
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Tiredness
is
moderate
to
severe
with
H1N1.*
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SNEEZING
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Sneezing
is
commonly
present
with a
cold
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Sneezing
is
common
present
with the
seasonal
flu.
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Sneezing
is
not
common
with
H1N1.
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SUDDEN
SYMPTOMS
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Cold
symptoms
tend to
develop
over
a few
days.
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Symptons
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.
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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
and
vomiting
is
common.
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HEADACHE
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A
headache
is
fairly
uncommon
with a
cold.
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A
headache
is
fairly
common
with the
seasonal
flu.
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A
headache
is
very
common
with
H1N1 and
present
in 80%
of
cases.*
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SORE
THROAT
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Sore
throat
is
commonly
present
with a
cold.
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Sore
throat
is
commonly
present
with the
seasonal
flu.
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Sore
throat
is
not
commonly
present
with
H1N1.
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CHEST
DISCOMFORT
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Chest
discomfort
is
mild
to
moderate
with a
cold.
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Chest
discomfort
is
moderate
with the
seasonal
flu.
If it
turns
severe
seek
medical
attention
immediately!
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Chest
discomfort
is often
severe
with
H1N1.
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PREVENTION
TIPS:
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ücough & sneeze into your elbow |
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üwash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum
of 15
-20
seconds.
Sing
your
abc's or
happy
birthday
to you
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üuse hand sanitizer when soap & water are not
available
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üavoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing
or using
hand
sanitizer
first
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