Symptoms
- Fever
- Headaches
- Tiredness (Can be extreme)
- Dry cough
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Body aches
Usually referred to Flu-like symptoms. |
If symptoms are sever and/or continue you may want to contact you physician or seek medical attention. |
Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. Get your Flu Vaccine! |
What is the Difference between a cold and a flu: Colds - Colds can occur throughout the year, but are most common in the late winter and early spring. Flu season generally runs from late fall through early spring.
- The common cold is caused by one of more than 200 different viruses. The flu is also caused by a virus, but tends to be more severe, and the symptoms usually come on much more suddenly.
- In general, the symptoms of a cold are a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, mild chest discomfort, and a dry cough.
Flu
- Flu symptoms are usually more severe and tend to come on suddenly, and include weakness, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, fever. (101 - 102 degrees F), chills, coughs and sometimes sneezing, and a stuffy or runny nose.
- Some flu viruses can be prevented with an annual flu shot, but there are no vaccines for cold viruses.
Stomach flu
Many people think that "the flu" is any illness with fever or cold-like symptoms, or any illness with stomach or intestinal problems. But what is commonly called "stomach flu" is caused by an unrelated virus, and is more properly called viral gastroenteritis.
- Symptoms of gastroenteritis in adults may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a low fever (less than 101 degrees F). Children may also experience these symptoms, including diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Flu shots are effective only against flu viruses, and not against colds or gastro-intestinal illnesses caused by other viruses.
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