DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD, SEASONAL FLU & H1N1 SYMPTOMS | |||
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SYMPTOM | COLD | SEASONAL FLU | H1N1 |
FEVER | Fever is rare with a cold. | Fever is common with the seasonal flu. | Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 101° |
COUGHING | A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold. | A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu. | A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough).* |
ACHES | Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. | Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu. | Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1.* |
STUFFY NOSE | Stuffy nose is commonly presentwith a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. | A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu. | Stuffy nose is not commonly present with H1N1. |
CHILLS | Chills are uncommon with a cold. | Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu. | 60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills. |
TIREDNESS | Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. | Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu. | Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1.* |
SNEEZING | Sneezing is commonly present with a cold | Sneezing is common present with the seasonal flu. | Sneezing is not common with H1N1. |
SUDDEN SYMPTOMS | Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. | Symptons tend to develop over a few days and include flushed face, loss of appetite, dizziness and/or vomiting/nausea. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. | H1N1 has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. |
HEADACHE | A headache is fairly uncommonwith a cold. | A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu. | A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.* |
SORE THROAT | Sore throat is commonly presentwith a cold. | Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu. | Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1. |
CHEST DISCOMFORT | Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. | Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu. If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately! | Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1. |
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PREVENTION TIPS: |
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ücough & sneeze into your elbow | |||
üwash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds. Sing your abc's or happy birthday to you | |||
üuse hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available | |||
üavoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first ***** I got this from a friend. I don't know the original source. Remember, you can put hydrogen peroxide in your ears to kill most viruses. Just a few drops and allow it to bubble till it is done in each ear. |
JAMSGems4U My name is Sharron Long. I'm an author with 3 published cookbooks, a home schooling mom and a house parent at a Christian youth ranch. I'm interested in health and family related things. I write mostly recipes for folks with allergies. We've gone through various stages, so you'll have to check the individual recipe for what it covers. Check back often because I'm constantly adding to my recipes here! All recipes are cSharron Long and Adams Media.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Difference between, colds, flu and H1N1 virus
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