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What do you advise if i want to know if this is cold or flu?
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Cold vs flu: Cold sx may include: cough, congestion, sneezing, mild fever (or no fever), sore throat, runny nose, minor headaches or bodily aches &slight fatigue. 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. Testing can tell.
Answered 5/7/2014
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