DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD, SEASONAL FLU &H1N1 SYMPTOMS         SYMPTOM COLD SEASONAL FLU H1N1 FEVER Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is common with the seasonal flu.   Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flue cases. A temperature of 101° COUGHING A hacking,productive(mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold. A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu. A non-productive(non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough).* ACHES Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu. Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1.* STUFFY NOSE Stuffy nose is commonlypresent with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu. Stuffy nose is notcommonly present with H1N1. CHILLS Chills areuncommon with a cold. Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu. 60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills. TIREDNESS Tiredness is fairlymild with a cold. Tiredness is moderateand more likely referred to as a lack of energywith the seasonal flu. Tiredness ismoderate to severe with H1N1.* SNEEZING Sneezing is commonlypresent with a cold Sneezing is commonpresent with the seasonal flu. Sneezing is notcommon with H1N1. SUDDEN SYMPTOMS Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. Symptons 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. 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. HEADACHE A headache is fairly uncommonwith a cold.  A headache is fairlycommon with the seasonal flu. A headache isvery common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.* SORE THROAT Sore throat is commonlypresent with a cold. Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu. Sore throat is notcommonly present with H1N1. CHEST DISCOMFORT Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort ismoderate with the seasonal flu. If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately! Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1.         PREVENTION TIPS:     ücough & sneeze into your elbow üwash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds. Sing your abc's or happy birthday to you üuse hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available üavoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first