SYMPTOM

COMMON COLD

INFLUENZA

Fever

Rare

Sudden onset: Often high: Lasts 3-4 days

Headache

Rare

Frequent

Aches and pains

Slight

Usual; often quite severe

Weakness

Rare/mild

Moderate to extreme; May last up to one month

Bed Ridden

Rare

Frequently; may last up to 5-10 days

Sniffles

Common

Sometimes

Sneezing

Usual

Sometimes

Sore Throat

Common

Sometimes

Cough

Sometimes;
Mild to moderate

Usual: Can become severe

Complications

Sinus or ear infection

Pneumonia
Kidney Failure
Heart Failure; Can be life threatening