How to outwit the flu
The annual flu epidemic belongs to winter like Christmas, shorter days and fog. And once you catch the flu, it's not so easy to get rid. How to protect yourself and those around you.
Flu | Cold | |
Course | Occurs suddenly (hot, feverish, lack of energy, shivering), rapid deterioration | Slow onset of illness, slow deterioration |
Fever | High fever, shivering and sweating | Increased temperature / slight fever |
Muscle and joint pain | Strong | Minor to none |
Headache | Strong | Minor |
Tiredness and fatigue | Severe fatigue, prolonged feeling of exhaustion | Tiredness |
Cough | Dry cough, often painful | First a dry cough, then a mucous cough |
Head cold | Rarely | Head cold, sneezing, blocked or runny nose |
Sore throat | Strong | Slight to strong |
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