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| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
| Fever | Rare | Characteristic, high (102 to 104ºF); lasts 3 to 4 days |
| Headache | Rare | Prominent |
| General aches, pains | Slight | Usual; often severe |
| Fatigue, weakness | Quite mild | Can last up to 2 to 3 weeks |
| Extreme exhaustion | Never | Early and prominent |
| Stuffy nose | Common | Sometimes |
| Sneezing | Common | Sometimes |
| Sore throat | Common | Sometimes |
| Chest discomfort, cough | Mild to moderate; hacking cough | Common; can become severe |
| Cold | Flu | |
| Treatment |
-Antihistamines
-Decongestants
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-Aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen for aches, pains, and fever
-Antiviral medicines (see your doctor)
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