[Peace-discuss] Flu Chart- difference between a Common COLD, Seasonal Flu, H1N1 at a glance

[Melodye Rosales]

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 flu 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 commonly *present* with a cold and typically resolves
spontaneously within a week.

A runny nose is commonly *present* with the seasonal flu.

Stuffy nose is *not* commonly present with H1N1.

*CHILLS*

Chills are *uncommon* with a cold.

Chills are *mild to moderate* with the seasonal flu.

60% of people who have H1N1 experience *chills.*

*TIREDNESS*

Tiredness is fairly *mild* with a cold.

Tiredness is *moderate* and more likely referred to as a *lack of energy *with
the seasonal flu.

Tiredness is *moderate to severe *with H1N1.*

*SNEEZING*

Sneezing is commonly *present* with a cold

Sneezing is commonly *present* with the seasonal flu.

Sneezing is *not* common with H1N1.

*SUDDEN SYMPTOMS*

Cold symptoms tend to develop over *a few days.*

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.

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 *uncommon* with a cold.

 A headache is fairly *common* with the seasonal flu.

A headache is *very common* with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.*

*SORE THROAT*

Sore throat is commonly *present* with a cold.

Sore throat is commonly *present* with the seasonal flu.

Sore throat is *not* commonly present with H1N1.

*CHEST DISCOMFORT*

Chest discomfort is *mild* to moderate with a cold.

Chest discomfort is *moderate* with the seasonal flu. *If it turns severe
seek medical attention immediately!*

Chest discomfort is often *severe* with H1N1.









*PREVENTION TIPS:*





*ü**cough & sneeze into your elbow *

*ü**wash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds.
Sing your abc's or happy birthday to***

*   **you**rself *

*ü**use hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available *

*ü**avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand
sanitizer first *






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