How to tell if you have a cold, the flu or COVID-19 What are the symptoms of a cold, the flu and COVID-19? Cold symptoms include: Cough Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat COVID-19 and the flu share symptoms, including: Fever and chills Chills Cough Fatigue Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle pain or body aches Headache Vomiting or diarrhea Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing (more common with COVID-19) Change in loss of taste
Cold vs. flu symptoms | HealthPartners Blog Cold vs flu symptom chart: A side-by-side look at the signs of sickness Influenza and colds are two contagious respiratory viruses that share a lot of the same symptoms But how common they are and how you may experience those symptoms are usually different Here’s a side-by-side cold and flu symptom chart that gives an overview of the similarities and differences
Is It a Cold, the Flu, or a Sinus Infection? How to Tell and . . . Flu Symptoms Flu symptoms are generally more intense than a cold If you suddenly feel fine one day and terrible the next, the flu might be to blame The flu often brings a high fever, chills, body aches, and extreme fatigue that can leave you feeling wiped out for days
Stages of flu recovery: A day-by-day guide to feeling better fast You may still be slightly contagious, so continue to practice good hygiene—wash your hands frequently and cover coughs or sneezes Stay home until at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine Flu day 6–7: Regaining strength By the end of the week, many people are mostly recovered