| Influenza - Facts
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What is the Difference Between
Influenza and the Common Cold?
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SYMPTOM |
COMMON COLD |
INFLUENZA |
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Fever |
Rare |
Sudden onset: Often high: Lasts 3-4 days |
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Headache |
Rare |
Frequent |
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Aches and pains |
Slight |
Usual; often quite severe |
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Weakness |
Rare/mild |
Moderate to extreme; May last up to one month |
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Bed Ridden |
Rare |
Frequently; may last up to 5-10 days |
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Sniffles |
Common |
Sometimes |
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Sneezing |
Usual |
Sometimes |
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Sore Throat |
Common |
Sometimes |
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Cough |
Sometimes; |
Usual: Can become severe |
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Complications |
Sinus or ear infection |
Pneumonia |
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