[Counselor_Educ] Fwd: Fwd: Know the difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu

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Subject: Fwd: Know the difference  between Cold and H1N1 Flu
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:10:13 -0400




Mona Robinson, PhD, CRC, PC
Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Counseling and Chillicothe Program Coordinator
Ohio University
386 McCracken Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 593-4461 phone
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Subject: Know the difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu






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Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms 






 






Symptom 



  Cold 



    H1N1 Flu 





Fever 



Fever is rare with a cold.  



Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A 
temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.  





Coughing 



A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.  



A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu 
(sometimes referred to as dry cough).  





Aches 



Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.  



Severe
 aches and pains are common with the flu.  





Stuffy Nose 



Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves 
spontaneously within a week.  



Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.  





Chills 



Chills are uncommon with a cold.  



60% of people who have the flu experience chills.  





Tiredness 



Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.  



Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.  





Sneezing 



Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.  



Sneezing is not common with the flu.  





Sudden Symptoms 



Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.  



The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes 
sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.  





Headache 



A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.  



A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.  





Sore Throat 



Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.  



Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.  





Chest Discomfort 



Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.  



Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.  





The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness!











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Mona Robinson, Ph.D., PC, CRC
Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Counseling and Chillicothe Program Coordinator
President-Elect, NAMRC 
Ohio University
386 McCracken Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
740-593-4461 Office
740-593-0477 Fax robinsoh at ohio.edu
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