Cold | Flu | |
Symptoms | ||
Fever | Rare | Usual; high (100°F to 102°F; occasionally higher, especially in young children); lasts 3 to 4 days |
Headache | Rare | Common |
General aches, pains | Slight | Usual; often severe |
Fatigue, weakness | Sometimes | Usual; can last up to 2 to 3 weeks |
Extreme exhaustion | Never | Usual; at the beginning of the illness |
Stuffy nose | Common | Sometimes |
Sneezing | Usual | Sometimes |
Sore throat | Common | Sometimes |
Chest discomfort, cough | Mild to moderate; hacking cough | Common; can become severe |
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