Cold & Flu

Each fall and winter, almost half the American population is affected by cold and flu symptoms. Although the flu and a common cold often cause similar problems, it’s important to distinguish between the two illnesses.

Flu

-Comes on suddenly
-Fever, headache, exhaustion
-General aches and pains

Cold

-Takes a few days to develop
-Stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough
-Rarely causes body aches and weakness

Help prevent these illnesses by washing your hands frequently, using hand sanitizer, drinking plenty of liquids and getting adequate sleep. To ease the discomfort, look for cough and cold medicine, pain relievers and more at your local TOPS.

HealthNotes info on the Common Cold: Click here!
HealthNotes info on the Flu (Influenza): Click here!