- fever or feeling feverish
- sore throat
- cough
- stuffy or runny nose
- body and muscle aches
- fatigue
- headaches
This can also lead to more serious health problems such as bacterial infection or pneumonia.
The symptoms of the cold, meanwhile, are less severe than the symptoms of the flu. They can include:
- runny or stuffy nose
- sore throat
- headaches
The common cold does not usually require medical treatment or a visit to the doctor.
Cold symptoms appear gradually while flu symptoms are abrupt.
Who Are at Most Risk if Infected with the Flu or the Common Cold?
Age or pre-existing conditions do not necessarily have anything to do with whether you get the flu or the common cold. However, there are some people who are at most risk of not only contracting the flu but contracting other more serious illnesses, as well. These are:
- People who are over 65 years of age
- People with chronic medical conditions
- Young children
- Pregnant women
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