Is it a Cold or the Flu?

   Symptoms                       Cold                                            Flu

Fever Rare in adults and older children, but can be as high 102F in infants and samll children. Usually 102F, but can go up to 104F and usually last 3 to 4 days
Headache Rare Sudden onset and can be severe
Muscle aches Mild Usual, and often severe
Tiredness and weakness Mild Can last 2 or more weeks
Extreme exhaustion Never Sudden onset and can be server
Runny nose Often Sometimes
Sneezing Often Sometimes
Sore throat Often Sometimes
Cough Mild hacking cough Usual, and can become severe