First I would like to point out that a lot of people who say that hey have the flu, actually have a cold.
-Cold is more common. A person may have a cold multiple times in one year. They get flu just 1-2 times.
-A person who has a cold is generally not too bad but flu can maket he patient bedridden. Patient feels like they have been run over by a truck.
-In coldi fever is not too high. In flu it goes over 38,5 celcius.
-In cold a runny nose is more common. In flu it is not prominent
-A cold patient may get better in 7 days. In cold it takes 15 days fort he patient to get better.
Flu is mostly seen in january and february. May cause outbreaks. It can travel by sneezes or kisses, handshakes. The symptoms start in 3 days after contraction. Fever can last 3 days and dry caughing lasts for 10 days. Shaking, throat and headaches, loss of appetite muscle pain are seen on patients.
When should I take my child who has the flu to the doctor?
If your child is pale and tired out, can not eat, has a fever over 38.5 celcius that lasts 3 days, ahs trouble breathing, has a chronic illness, has diarreha or vomitting, has ear pain, has a dry mouth pr tongue. You should take your child to a doctor.
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