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Cold, Flu or “Stomach Flu”

Know the Difference

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Runny or stuffy noseSneezingNasal congestionSore throatMild coughMild achesFatigueFever (young children)

FeverChillsRunny or stuffy noseBody achesFatigueHeadacheSore throatHacking coughVomiting (young children)Diarrhea (young children)Sudden onset

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COLD FLU

Frequent handwashing

Covering your cough bycoughing into the bendof your elbow

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Over-the-counter flu medicinesPrescription flu medicine Bed rest

Yearly flu vaccine

Frequent handwashing

Covering your cough bycoughing into the bend of your elbow

For more information about the flu, visit myfcph.org/flu

A cold is a contagious respiratoryillness caused by more than 100different viruses

The flu is a contagious respiratoryillness caused by influenza viruses

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“STOMACH FLU”

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Frequent handwashing

Don’t share food, drinksor eating utensils withinfected people

“Stomach flu” isn’t the flu at all. It‘s inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. Several different viruses can cause the “stomach flu” which is highly contagious and extremely common.

Over-the-counter anti-diarrheal and nausea medicines

Drink plenty of water or sports drinks

Avoid fatty and sugary foods, dairy products, caffeine & alcohol

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