H1N1 FLU DIFFERENCES

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD & SWINE FLU & SEASONAL FLU SYMPTOMS         SYMPTOM COLD SWINE FLU SEASONAL FLU FEVER Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 101° Fever is common with the seasonal flu.  COUGHING A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough). A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu. ACHES Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1. Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu. STUFFY NOSE Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with H1N1. A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu. CHILLS Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills. Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu. TIREDNESS Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1. Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu. SNEEZING Sneezing is commonly present with a cold Sneezing is not common with H1N1. Sneezing is common present with the seasonal flu. SUDDEN SYMPTOMS Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. 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. Symptons 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. HEADACHE A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.  A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu. SORE THROAT Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1. Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu. CHEST DISCOMFORT Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1. Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu. If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately!         PREVENTION TIPS:     ücough & sneeze into your elbow üwash hands=2 0with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds. Sing your abc's or happy birthday to you üuse hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available üavoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first üstay home if you are sick to avoid contaminating your co-workers         Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control