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Is it a Cold or is It The Flu?

Is it a Cold or is It The Flu?. How Can I Tell The Difference? . Created by Louise Blackburn, RN, MSN School Nurse Garland ISD. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu?. Is there a fever with a Cold? --------- Rarely

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Is it a Cold or is It The Flu?

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  1. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? How Can I Tell The Difference? Created by Louise Blackburn, RN, MSN School Nurse Garland ISD

  2. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a fever with a Cold? --------- Rarely the Flu? -------- Characteristic, high (102- 104F); lasts 3-4 days

  3. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a headache with a cold? -------- Rarely the flu? -------- Prominent

  4. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Are there general aches & pains with a cold? --------- Slight the flu? -------- Usually; often severe

  5. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there fatigue or weakness with a cold? ---------- Quite Mild the flu? -------- Can last up to 2-3 days

  6. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there extreme exhaustion with a cold? ------ Never the flu? ----- Early and prominent

  7. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a stuffy nose with a cold? ------ Common the flu? ----- Sometimes

  8. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there sneezing with a cold? --------- Usually the flu? -------- Sometimes

  9. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there a sore throat with a cold? ----------- Common the flu? ---------- Sometimes

  10. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Is there chest discomfort, coughing with Hacking cough a cold? ------ Mild to moderate; hacking cough the flu? ----- Common; can be severe

  11. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu?In Summary

  12. Comparison of Flu & Swine Flu *Symptoms that differentiate flu from swine flu.

  13. Is it a Cold or is it the Flu? Prevention • Sneeze or cough in sleeve, not in your hand, or cover nose & mouth with tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw tissue in trash after using. • Wash hands with soap & water for 15-20 seconds. Wash hands after: • Sneezing or coughing • Using the bathroom • Eating Wash hands before: • Eating • Touching eyes, mouth or nose; Avoid touching if possible Alcohol-based hand cleaners may also be used. • Avoid sick people • Use social distancing (Stand at arms length away from people) • Stay at home if you are ill

  14. Is it a Cold or is It The Flu? Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Publication Department of Health & Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention Flyers

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