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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°
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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 commonly 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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Symptoms 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 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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cough & sneeze into your elbow
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wash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds.
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use hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available
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avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first
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