Difference Between Cold and Influenza A (H1N1)

Know the difference!

Make an informed decision and take the right action!
Understand the difference between Cold & Influenza A (H1N1):
Symptoms	Common Cold	Influenza A (H1N1)
Fever	Rare	Characteristic, high (38° C) lasts 3-4 days
Headache	Rare	Prominent
General Ache	Pains Usually Slight	Often Severe
Fatigue	Very Mild	Can last up to 2-3 weeks
Extreme Exhaustion	Never	Early and Prominent
Running/Stuffy Nose	Common	Sometimes
Sneezing	Usual	Sometimes
Cough	None/Mild	Severe, without phlegm in the beginning
Sore Throat	Common	Sometimes
Chest Discomfort	Mild to moderate hacking cough	Common: Can become severe

 

People with symptoms of flu MUST  stay away from public places.