According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
FLU VS. COMMON COLD
Flu Symptoms (more intense than common cold): - Fever - Body aches - Extreme tiredness - Dry cough are more common and intense - Chills - HeadachesCommon
Cold Symptoms: - Stuffy/runny nose - Cough - Sore throat - Fever is rare - Slight body aches - Mild fatigue
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