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I started out feeling sore, then headace and ear hurts, now i keep sneezingis, do i have a flu or a cold?
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Flu vs cold: Flu symptoms can include fever, chills, sore throat, cough, headaches, nasal congestion marked aching of muscles and joints & significant fatigue. When present, nausea, vomiting and loose stools are more often seen in children. Cold sx may include: cough, congestion, sneezing, mild fever (or no fever), sore throat, runny nose, minor headaches or bodily aches & slight fatigue.
Answered 11/17/2016
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