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A
hacking, productive
(mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold.
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A
dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal
flu.
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A
non-productive
(non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1
(sometimes referred to as dry cough).*
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Slight
body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
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Moderate
body aches are common with the seasonal flu.
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Severe
aches and pains are common with H1N1.*
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Stuffy nose is commonly
present with a cold and typically resolves
spontaneously within a week.
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A
runny nose is commonly
present with the seasonal flu.
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Stuffy nose is not
commonly present with H1N1.
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Chills are uncommon
with a cold.
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Chills are mild to
moderate with the seasonal flu.
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60% of people who have H1N1 experience
chills.
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Tiredness is fairly mild
with a cold.
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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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Tiredness is moderate to
severe with H1N1.*
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Sneezing is commonly
present with a cold
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Sneezing is common
present with the seasonal flu.
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Sneezing is not
common with H1N1.
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Cold symptoms tend to develop over
a few days.
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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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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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A
headache is fairly
uncommon with a cold.
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A
headache is fairly common
with the seasonal flu.
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A
headache is very common
with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.*
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Sore throat is commonly
present with a cold.
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Sore throat is commonly
present with the seasonal flu.
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Sore throat is not
commonly present with H1N1.
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Chest discomfort is mild
to moderate with a cold.
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Chest discomfort is
moderate with the seasonal flu.
If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately!
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Chest discomfort is often
severe with H1N1.
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