FLU vs. COMMON COLD-

Symptoms------------Influenza------------------Cold
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Symptom onset-------Abrupt--------------------Gradual
Fever--------------Usually; lasts 3-4 days-----------Rare
Aches-------------Usually; often severe------------Slight
Chills ---------------Fairly common----------------Uncommon
Fatigue, weakness------Usual--------------------Sometimes
Sneezing--------------Sometimes-----------------Common
Stuffy nose----------- Sometimes------------------Common
Sore throat------------Sometimes----------------- Common
Chest discomfort---Common;mild to severe-----Mild to moderate; quinceanera dresses with jackets
Cough---------------Mild to moderate-------------Hacking cough
Headache ------------ Common---------------------Rare