News and information for staff members and the Madison community
Vol. II No. 3 - December 22, 2006
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | Rare | Characteristic, high (102-104°F); lasts 3-4 days |
| Headache | Rare | Prominent |
| General Aches, Pains | Slight | Usual; often severe |
| Fatigue, Weakness | Quite mild | Can last up to 2-3 weeks |
| Extreme Exhaustion | Never | Early and prominent |
| Stuffy Nose | Common | Sometimes |
| Sneezing | Usual | Sometimes |
| Sore Throat | Common | Sometimes |
| Chest Discomfort, Cough | Mild to moderate; hacking cough | Common; can become severe |
| Complications | Sinus congestion or earache | Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life-threatening |
| Prevention | None | Annual vaccination; amantadine or rimantadine (antiviral drugs) |
| Treatment | Only temporary relief of symptoms | Amantadine or rimantadine within 24-48 hours after onset of symptoms |
Last Updated: Tue Jan 16 10:27:12 2007
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