SYMPTOMS	COLD	FLU
Fever	Less than 100F in adults	>100F; last 3 to 4 days
Headache	Rare	Sudden onset and can be severe
Muscle Ache	Mild	Usual and often severe
Tiredness & Weakness	Mild	Can last more than 2 weeks
Extreme Exhaustion	Never	Sudden onset and can be severe
Runny Nose	Often	Sometimes
Sneezing	Often	Sometimes
Sore Throat	Often	Sometimes
Cough	Mild hacking cough	Usual & can become severe

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