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Fever is rare with a cold.
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Fever is usually present with
the flu in up to 80% of all flu
cases A temperature of 100�F
or higher for 3 to 4 days is
associated with the flu.
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A hacking, productive (mucus-
producing) cough is often
present with a cold.
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A non-productive (non-mucus
producing) cough is usually
present with the flu (sometimes
referred to as
dry cough).
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Slight
body aches and pains can
be part of a cold.
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Severe aches and pains are
common with the flu.
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Stuffy nose is commonly present
with a cold and typically
resolves spontaneously within a
week.
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Stuffy nose is not commonly
present with the flu.
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Chills are uncommon with a
cold.
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60% of people who have the flu
experience chills.
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Tiredness is fairly mild with a
cold.
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Tiredness is moderate to severe
with the flu.
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Sneezing is commonly present
with a cold.
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Sneezing is not common with the
flu.
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Cold symptoms tend to develop
over a few days.
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The flu has a rapid onset within
3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and
includes sudden symptoms like
high fever, aches and
pains.
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A headache is fairly uncommon
with a cold.
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A headache is very common with
the flu, present in 80% of flu
cases.
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Sore throat is commonly present
with a cold.
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Sore throat is not commonly
present with the flu.
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Chest discomfort is mild to
moderate with a cold.
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Chest discomfort is often severe
with the flu.
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