Is it a Cold or the Flu?
By Boeckholt, Sue RN/BSN School Nurse
October 27, 2011
COLD SYMPTOMS: FLU SYMPTOMS:
Fever Rare Usually, high (102-104F)
Headache Rare Common
Aches, Pains Slight Usual, often severe
Fatigue Sometimes Usual, can last up to 3 weeks
Extreme Exhaustion Never Usual, at start of illness
Stuffy Nose Common Sometimes
Sneezing Usual Sometimes
Sore Throat Common Sometimes
Chest Discomfort,Cough Mild to Moderate Common, can become severe
