01/17/2026
Is it the flu or a cold?
* Common Cold Symptoms *
Onset: Gradual
Fever: Rare in adults
Aches: Slight
Fatigue: Sometimes
Nose: Stuffy or runny (common)
Sore Throat: Common
Sneezing: Common
* Flu Symptoms *
Onset: Abrupt, sudden
Fever: Usual (100-104Β°F)
Aches: Usual, often severe
Fatigue: Usual, extreme
Nose: Sometimes stuffy/runny
Sore Throat: Sometimes
Chills: Fairly common
Headache: Common, prominent