Swine Flu Symptoms

Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms

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.

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
*        Bluish 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
*       Seasonal flu vaccines or past immunizations DO NOT provide protection against the H1N1 virus
*   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
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