Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms:

Symptom

Cold

H1N1 Flu

Fever

Fever is rare

Temperatures of  100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days

Coughing

A hacking (mucus-producing) cough is often present

A dry cough is usually present

Aches

Slight body aches and pains

Severe aches and pains

Stuffy Nose

Stuffy nose is commonly present and typically resolves spontaneously within a week

Stuffy nose is not commonly present

Chills

Chills are uncommon

Chills occur in 60% of cases

Tiredness

Tiredness is fairly mild

Tiredness is moderate to severe

Sneezing

Sneezing is commonly

Sneezing is not common

Sudden Symptoms

Symptoms tend to develop over a few days

Rapid onset within 3-6 hours with sudden symptoms of high fever - muscle aches - shortness of breath - tight chest

Headache

Headaches are fairly mild

Headache occur in 80% of cases

Sore Throat

Sore throat is commonly present

Sore throat is not commonly present

Chest Discomfort

Chest discomfort is mild to moderate

Chest discomfort is often severe