differentiate based on symptoms alone. Generally speaking, symptoms caused by influenza tend to be more severe and intense.
Additionally, the flu virus often features a feverish temperature and chills, as well as muscle and headaches. To know for sure if you have contracted influenza requires a special test to see which virus is the culprit of your symptoms.
The best method of prevention when it comes to the cold and flu viruses is avoidance or infected people or places where you are in close contact with susceptible populations. Because both the cold and flu viruses are highly contagious you should be sure to keep your hands washed and sanitized, cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
If you find yourself coming down with symptoms of a cold or flu it is important to begin your treatment regimen as soon as possible, in hopes of mitigating the impact of the symptoms.
The CDC recommends anti-viral medication, most commonly Tamiflu, for individuals who get the flu to shorten the length of the condition by about 1 day. If you do not get to the Tamiflu soon enough, there are proven natural remedies that can also help lessen your symptoms.
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