Cold or Flu? There's no sure fire way to tell the early symptoms apart. Usually, colds are milder (runny or stuffy nose dominant) and come on slower. The flu or Influenza virus is usually more severe and comes on suddenly. Fever, body aches, chills, chest discomfort/cough, headache, sore throat, stuffy nose and total exhaustion or lack of energy are common symptoms. In children – nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are often a problem. Colds can last from between 2-5 days or more. Flu's can last from 3-14 days.

Colds and Flu are both caused by viruses and not bacteria. When bodies are highly stressed and one’s immune system is weakened, colds and flu's are more likely to be triggered.

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