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Cold and Flu Symptoms
Some cold symptoms and flu symptoms are the same. This chart will assist you in determining whether your symptoms are likely to be due to a cold or an influenza virus.
| Symptoms of Cold and Flu | Cold | Flu |
| gradual onset of symptoms | ✓ | |
| sore throat | ✓ | |
| decreased appetite | ✓ | ✓ |
| runny or congested nose | ✓ | ✓ |
| red eyes | ✓ | ✓ |
| sneezing | ✓ | ✓ |
| headache | ✓ | ✓ |
| general body ache | ✓ | ✓ |
| dry cough | ✓ | ✓ |
| sudden onset of symptoms | ✓ | |
| pain around or behind the eyes | ✓ | |
| fever of 101°F to 104°F | ✓ | |
| intestinal disturbance | ✓ | |
| vomiting | ✓ | |
| fatigue | ✓ |
