Cold Flu

Cold Flu: "Colds are caused by viruses that are passed through the air and on surfaces such as doorknobs. Typical symptoms include congestion and a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and sometimes a mild fever. Flu (or influenza) is also caused by a virus that is easily passed from person to person. Common flu symptoms are headache, chills, fever, and body aches. You might also have nausea or diarrhea. Some people experience cold-like symptoms of congestion and cough with the flu. Flu is like the cold in many ways most basically, they are both respiratory infections caused by viruses. If a cold is misdiagnosed as flu, there''s no problem. Flu season may begin as early as October and run through May. The best time to get vaccinated is in October or November, but getting vaccinating in December or later still can be beneficial."