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9. Cold vs. Flu

The cold and the flu are both viral respiratory infections and as a result, can be difficult to tell apart. Treatment differs, so knowing which infection you have is important. First, colds are gradual. It can take several days for cold symptoms to appear, while the flu is sudden. The flu often comes along with a fever while colds do not. Finally, the flu commonly causes physical aches and nausea, while those symptoms are rare for colds.

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