Cold vs. Flu
Flu vs. Colds: A Guide to Symptoms | ||
| Questions | Flu | Cold |
| Was the onset of illness ... | sudden? | slow? |
| Does your child have a ... | high fever? | no (or mild) fever? |
| Is your child's exhaustion level ... | severe? | mild? |
| Is your child's head ... | achy? | headache-free? |
| Is your child's appetite ... | decreased? | normal? |
| Are your child's muscles ... | achy? | fine? |
| Does your child have ... | chills? | no chills? |
If most of your answers fell into the first category, chances are that your child has the flu. If your answers were usually in the second category, it's most likely a cold.