Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023
Cold vs. the Flu: Does It Matter?
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Flu: Comes on Fast and Furious
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Fever: Usually Means Flu
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Flu: Fatigue Can Last for Weeks
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Colds and Flu: Both Can Cause Headaches
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Coughs: Sign of Both Colds and Flu
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Earaches: Can Come From Colds or Flu
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Colds: Often Start With a Sore Throat
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Stuffy Nose: May Mean a Cold
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Flu Swab Tests Can ID Flu Fast
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Flu: Start Antiviral Drugs ASAP
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Colds: OTC Drugs Can Ease Symptoms
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Hand-Washing Is Key
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Get Vaccinated
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Is Swine Flu (H1N1) Still a Threat?
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