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Fever Fever is rare with a cold.
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
A nonproductive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Severe aches and pains are common with the 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 the flu.
Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold.
60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
Sneezing is not common with the flu.
Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu..
Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
