COLD or FLU?
 
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It's a cold if . . .
  • SYMPTOMS come slowly.
  • YOUR temperature rises after 24 hours, and you have a low fever - below 100 °F.
  • APPETITE is almost normal.
  • YOU have a slight headache, runny nose and sore throat.
  • YOUR eyes are watery and you have a cough.
  • YOU feel tired.
WHAT YOU CAN DO

GARGLE with salt water several times a day to ease a sore throat. Don't smoke, avoid smoky places and drink lots of fluids. Take 500mg of Vitamin C four times a day and painkillers as necessary (do not exceed maximum dose given on packet). Antibiotics will have no effect
  Clear your nasal passages with a shower or a hot steamy bath.
 
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It's Flu if . . .
  • YOUR temperature rises above 100 °F within 24 hours.
  • YOU have a poor appetite.
  • YOU have a sore throat and a dry cough.
  • YOU have a severe headache, chills and all-over body aches.
  • YOU feel sick and exhausted, and struggle to get up.
WHAT YOU CAN DO

REST as much as possible, take Vitamin C, zinc and cod liver oil, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, and drink lots of fluids.
  Stay home to avoid infecting others and call the doctor if you are in an at risk group or have a fever above 102 °F for more than 72 hours. Call your GP if you have a child under two and think they have flu.
 

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