What are the symptoms of H1N1... and how are they different from the common cold?

How can you help stop the spread?

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I don't know if this is accurate or not but several different sources seem to be giving us this information so I thought I would pass it on... some say the HINI outbreak will peak this week...some say it will break out again in January... I am not a doctor and have no idea but the chart is interesting so I thought I would pass it on... it makes some sense... as always wash your hands and stay home if you are sick and as we do in my office LYSOL!

 

Symptom

Cold

H1N1 Flu

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 non-productive (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.

Table credited to The Mortgage Market View...For the week of Oct 26, 2009 --- Vol. 7, Issue 43

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OCT
26
2009
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Bill I hope your wife is getting better and she is proof that none of us know what we are really dealing with here... take good care of her and yourself..

Debbie the same to you... take care of yourself too I hope your husband is better and gets over this quick... and your children dont get sick.

After reading some of the responses here there is some very good information here... please read the folks who have first hand experience or medical knowledge... it  really isn't anything to mess with

again thanks to everyone who took the time to share your knowledge on this subject!
8:16pm • #31
OCT
27
2009
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This is a great post. Thank you so much for the information.
12:16am • #32
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I'm glad Paul made the distinction between H1N1 and seasonal flu as well, Debra.  What you had listed seemed to be true of just about any typical flu.  I've been confused about why all the fuss is being made about the H1N1 flu as opposed to the regular flu.  Sounded pretty much the same to me.
12:20am • #33
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Thank You Aaron for stopping by....

Yes Heather I think we are all confused... and we aren't getting many really good answers are we?

But there are people who have gotten really sick and some deaths... I was very surprised in the folks who commented here about people being sick in their own family and one person who died... that is serious...so it is worth paying attention and being somewhat cautious!
12:39am • #34
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Debra - great information...but I've been sick for the past 5 days and I'm not sure which it is.  It seems too severe and long to be just a cold, but I'm hoping that's what it is.  Everyone needs to pay attention and be very cautious!
12:45am • #35
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I hope you get over it soon... I will say the old standards are still the best...  a  cut up lemon in a jug of water an keep it in the fridge and drink it first thing in the morning...cleans your system out... really... hope you are well soon
12:53am • #36
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Our seven year old had it last week and his symptoms were pretty much as you describe. Going to the Dr's was like going to role call at his school there were so many kids he knew there.

It was pretty mild for him and he was over it in about five days, he has mild asthma that's why they gave him Tami flu otherwise they say to just let it run it's course.

It is very dangerous for certain people and especially women who are pregnant, but the general population seems to be doing OK with it.

Wish I had this list last week.

Thanks for posting.
5:53am • #38
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I am waiting for my shot for swine flu because I am in an at risk group. I don't fear the side effects because I don't want to get the main effect.
9:30am • #39
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Debra - Thanks for the info. I'm sure it will help lots of folks distinguish between their cold symptoms and the flu. There is also a lot of research that seems to indicate the need for most to take significantly high levels of vitamin D--that it is helpful in avoiding the flu as well as treating it. And most seem to be deficient in vitamin D, especially during the winter.
10:03am • #40
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Debra:

Thanks for sharing the differences. I JUST took my 10 year old son to the Dr and was told that he might have H1N1, but since the govt is taking all flu like symptoms and recording them all as H1N1 they stopped performing the test and just diagnose H1N1. They are also not prescribing Tamiflu except for in kids under 2. He said treat the symptoms and if the fever stays past today then its H1N1. Real clear huh? Blessings to all.
10:29am • #41
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David I am glad you son is better and doing well... mild version is good in comparison

Joe I hope it all works well for you... and you do not get the flu

John I had not heard that about Vit D but it makes sense.... I do think yogurt every day is good for your immune system

Lisa it does seem like they are just diagnosing everything as H1N1 ...that is what they are doing up here... if you have the symptoms of flu you have H1N1...makes you wonder doesn't it... they don't even test you at all....

thanks to all and I hope everyone stays healthy!
11:21am • #42
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Good information!  I hope to avoid either and or both.
4:51pm • #43
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Yes, very good information.   So important, when sick with the flu, not to "soldier on", not to report to work or to school.    Essential to look after ourselves, so no secondary infections (such as pneumonia).
5:41pm • #44

Wow, great post.  I will pass it along
6:05pm • #45
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Yes we all need to steer clear of it for sure... thank you all for stopping by!
7:34pm • #46
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Thanks, some very good information. Hope everyone stays well.
7:59pm • #47
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Debra -- Thanks for the helpful information.  I am forwarding this list to everyone I know.
11:54pm • #48
OCT
28
2009
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I have read that another sympton of this flu is the skin may change color especially in children, if you notice a grayish-blue color go to the emergency room as quickly as possible. Observe your sick ones closely.
11:29am • #49
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Hello Jim and Judy... yes lets all stay well...wash those hands...

Dolores that is really good information... thank you very much
11:54am • #50
NOV
04
2009
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Hi Debra! I saw this on a re-blog and decided to re-blog it myself...what helpful information...thank you! :)

Leilani
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