Transcript COLD or FLU - Conway High School2300 Prince Street Conway

COLD or FLU
Do you know the difference
between a common cold
and the flu?
Common Cold
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Colds are usually milder than the flu.
Symptoms may include a runny or stuffy
nose, sneezing, sore throat, slight general
aches & pains, mild fatigue or weakness, and
a mild to moderate hacking cough.
Fever and headaches are rare with the
common cold.
Flu or influenza
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The flu is generally worse than a common
cold.
Symptoms may include fever, high (102`104`F), body aches, extreme tiredness,
prominent headache, and a dry cough.
Sometimes the flu may cause a runny or
stuffy nose, sneezing, and sore throat.
Prevention
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HANDWASHING is the number one way to
avoid the flu or common cold.
Covering your mouth and nose when you
cough and/or sneeze followed by hand
washing will also help prevent illness.
The FLU VACCINE is also very effective in
preventing the flu.
FLU VACCINE or “SHOT ”
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The flu vaccine is an
inactivated vaccine.
You cannot get the flu
from receiving the
vaccine.
A little soreness or
redness at the injection
site is the most
common side affect.
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Anyone who wants to
reduce their chances of
getting the flu may get
the flu vaccine.
Check with your doctor
if you are interested in
receiving the flu
vaccine.
The local health
department also
provides the flu shot.
Prevention is the Best
Medicine
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Get plenty of rest. Most people require 8
hours of sleep per night.
Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Don’t eat or drink after other people.
If you are sick, stay home. No one wants
your germs!