READ ABOUT SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS

Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms

 

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 Symptom

 

Cold

 

Swine Flu

 

Fever

 

Fever is rare with a cold.

 

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.

 

Coughing

 

A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.

 

A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

 

Aches

 

Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.

 

Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.

 

Stuffy Nose

 

Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.

 

Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.

 

Chills

 

Chills are uncommon with a cold.

 

60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

 

Tiredness

 

Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

 

Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

 

Sneezing

 

Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

 

Sneezing is not common with the flu.

 

Sudden Symptoms

 

Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.

 

The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

 

Headache

 

A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.

 

A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

 

Sore Throat

 

Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

 

Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

 

Chest Discomfort

 

Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

 

Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
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RECOGNIZE SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS! DEFEND YOURSELF

 

High Risk Groups
·        Children below 5 years
·        Senior persons above 65 years
·        HIV infected persons
·        Diabetic patients
·        Pregnant Women
·        Lung & Heart patients
·        Obese persons
Warning signs for children
§         Troubled or abnormal breathing
§         B luish skin color
§         Lessened intake of water/fluids
§         Extended sleep or lack of interaction
§         Irritable
§         Fever with rash
§         Flu-like symptoms recede, but return with fever and worsened cough
Warning signs for adults
·        Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
·        Pain/pressure in chest/abdomen
·        Sudden dizziness
·        Confusion
·        Severe or persistent vomiting
ü      No vaccine is available for Swine Flu. Seasonal flu vaccines or past immunizations DO NOT provide protection against the H1N1 virus
ü     Please visit a qualified physician if you suspect Swine Flu symptoms. Avoid self-treatment

 

* Persons infected with the H1N1 virus may be able to pass it on 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days after infection