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Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms


Symptom
Cold
Swine Flu
Fever
Fever is rare with a cold.
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.

Coughing
A hacking, productive(mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.

Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.

Chills
Chills are uncommon with a cold.
60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

Tiredness
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

Sneezing
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
Sneezing is not common with the flu.

Sudden Symptoms
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.



RECOGNIZE SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS! DEFEND YOURSELF


High Risk Groups
·Children below 5 years
·Senior persons above 65 years
·HIV infected persons
·Diabetic patients
·Pregnant Women
·Lung & Heart patients
·Obese persons

Warning signs for children
§Troubled or abnormal breathing
§Bluish skin color
§Lessened intake of water/fluids
§Extended sleep or lack of interaction
§Irritable
§Fever with rash
§Flu-like symptoms recede, but return with fever and worsened cough

Warning signs for adults
·Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
·Pain/pressure in chest/abdomen
·Sudden dizziness
·Confusion
·Severe or persistent vomiting
Seasonal flu vaccines or past immunizations DO NOT provide protection against the H1N1 virus
please visit a qualified physician if you suspect Swine Flu symptoms. Avoid self-treatment

* Persons infected with the H1N1 virus may be able to pass it on 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days after infection
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