Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms PDF Guideline
Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the flu. Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu. Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the flu experience chills. Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
RECOGNIZE SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS! DEFEND YOURSELF
High Risk Groups
** Children below 5 years
** Senior persons above 65 years
** HIV infected persons
** Diabetic patients
** Pregnant Women
** Lung & Heart patients
** Obese persons
Warning signs for children
** Troubled or abnormal breathing
** Bluish skin color
** Lessened intake of water/fluids
** Extended sleep or lack of interaction
** Irritable
** Fever with rash
** Flu-like symptoms recede, but return with fever and worsened cough
Warning signs for adults
** Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
** Pain/pressure in chest/abdomen
** Sudden dizziness
** Confusion
** Severe or persistent vomiting
* No vaccine is available for Swine Flu. Seasonal flu vaccines or past immunizations DO NOT provide protection against the H1N1 virus
* Please visit a qualified physician if you suspect Swine Flu symptoms. Avoid self-treatment
* Persons infected with the H1N1 virus may be able to pass it on 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days after infection
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