What are the symptoms of flu?
Flu Symptoms
In adults, common flu symptoms include:
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a temperature of 38°C or higher
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chills
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sore throat
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achy muscles, often in your arms, legs, neck, back and shoulders
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tiredness
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cough
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blocked nose, or a runny nose
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sneezing
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headache
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no appetite
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wheezing when you breathe
Flu symptoms in children and babies
What’s the difference between a cold and the flu?
A cold and the flu are caused by different viruses, but can have similar symptoms, so it can be hard to tell them apart. Flu usually comes on a lot quicker than a cold, which can develop over a few days.
The flu usually has more severe symptoms than a cold too, as listed above. With a cold, you’ll usually only have a runny or blocked nose, a sore throat, sneezing, headaches and sometimes a cough.
The flu can also have serious complications, whereas a cold usually doesn’t have any lasting effects.