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SYMPTOM
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COLD
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SWINE FLU
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SEASONAL FLU
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Fever
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Fever is rare with a cold.
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Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flu cases.
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Fever is common with seasonal flu.
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Coughing
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A hacking, productive (mucous-producing) cough is often present with a cold.
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A non-productive (non mucous producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as “dry cough”).
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A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu.
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Aches
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Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
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Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1.
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Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu.
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Stuffy Nose
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Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
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Stuffy nose is NOT commonly present with H1N1.
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A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu.
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Chills
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Chills are uncommon with a cold.
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60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills.
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Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu.
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Tiredness
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Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
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Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1.
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Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu.
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Sneezing
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Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
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Sneezing is not common with H1N1.
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Sneezing is common with the seasonal flu.
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Sudden Symptoms
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Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
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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.
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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.
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Headache
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A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
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A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.
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A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu.
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Sore Throat
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Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
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Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1.
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Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu.
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Chest Discomfort
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Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
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Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1.
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Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu. If it turns severe, seek medical attention immediately.
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