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By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health since 1997

Flu Vs. Cold Signs and Symptoms

Saturday December 31, 2005
Is It A Cold Or The Flu?
The flu season is officially underway, but how do you know whether what you have is an ordinary cold or the flu? Take a look at this handy chart and decide. If you think it's the flu or your just not sure, your next step should be to call your health care provider for a professional opinion. Treatments that help shorten the length of the flu are available if you see your doctor within one or two days of the onset of symptoms.

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April 14, 2008 at 4:15 pm
(1) Alan says:

“If you think it’s the flu or your just not sure, …” This should read “If you think it’s the flu or YOU’RE just not sure, “

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