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The symptoms often seem that way, however, they are two different Infectious Diseases and are caused by different types of viruses.
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How many people have died from some other type of flu since the beginning of the swine flu era?
common cold
Is swine flu deadlier than cancer?
No. It's more like the kind of influenza you get when you get the flu during cold and flu season. Cancer is definitely more likely to kill you.
What symptoms would indicate that a person has the flu rather than a cold?
Flu symptoms are usually more intense than cold symptoms and they begin much more quickly. Some of the major symptoms of the flu that don't necessarily come with a cold are a fever and muscle aches and pains and fatigue.
Are pigs to blame for Swine Flu?
Pigs are no more to blame for swine flu than humans are for the common cold.
How does the flu differ from the common cold?
They are both viruses but the flu is typically more intense. The symptoms are similar but more severe with the flu.
What type of pathogen is the common cold?
Viral pathogens cause colds, flu, and chickenpox.
If you have both flu and cold symptoms what do you have?
You could have either a cold or the flu or both. Or, you could have allergies. See the related questions for information about the symptoms of cold and flu.
What are some myths about catching the flu?
The biggest myth about it is the one that says you get colds and flu by being cold or out in the cold or being wet and cold, etc. This is proven wrong. See the related questions below for more information.
Can sub zero temperatures cure a cold or flu?
No. Cold and flu viruses are unaffected by cold or even freezing temperatures.
How can the chickenpox and the cold and flu be treated?
Calamine lotion for chickenpox...starve a flu and feed a cold.
Can you go to your friends house with a cold or flu?
Yes u can. Just expect to get the cold or flu.
What is AAA cold?
it is cold and flu severe
