Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms (Swine Flu)

Symptom Cold H1N1 Flu

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of
Fever Fever is rare with a cold. all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3
to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
A hacking, productive (mucus- A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is
Coughing producing) cough is often present with usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes
a cold. referred to as dry cough).
Slight body aches and pains can be Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1
Aches
part of a cold. flu.
Stuffy nose is commonly present with
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1
Stuffy Nose a cold and typically resolves
flu.
spontaneously within a week.
60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience
Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold.
chills.
Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
Sneezing is commonly present with a
Sneezing Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
cold.
The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours.
Sudden Cold symptoms tend to develop over a
The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms
Symptoms few days.
like high fever, aches and pains.
A headache is fairly uncommon with a A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu,
Headache
cold. present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore throat is commonly present with Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1
Sore Throat
a cold. flu.
Chest Chest discomfort is mild to moderate
Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.
Discomfort with a cold.