Discuss flu characteristics. Contrast the flu with a cold


A cold can have variable fever, while the flu has high temperatures ranging from 100–102°F.
Headache is rare with a cold, but prominent with the flu.
Fatigue and weakness is mild with a cold, but can last 2–3 weeks with the flu.
Bronchitis can be a complication of the flu.
There are some flu vaccinations.
Extreme exhaustion can accompany the flu, but not a cold.

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