Find Out If It's A Cold Or The Flu
Cold & Flu
Colds and the flu are alike in many ways, but certain things are more common in one than the other. With a cold or the flu, severity and duration of symptoms may vary by individual. While many people may confuse colds and the flu, it’s important to know that most people get a cold several times each year, and the flu only once every few years.
Determine if your child has a cold or the flu by checking their symptoms:^
| SYMPTOMS | COLD | FLU |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | Rare | Common |
| Headache | Rare | Common |
| General Aches, Pain | Slight | Severe |
| Fatigue, Weakness | Sometimes | Common |
| Exhaustion | Never | Common |
| Stuffy nose | Common | Sometimes |
| Sneezing | Common | Sometimes |
| Sore Throat | Common | Sometimes |
| Chest Discomfort | Sometimes | Common |
| Cough | Common | Common |
^Symptoms may vary
Children’s Advil relieves aches and pains due to the common cold or flu including sore throats and headaches. And Children’s Advil reduces fever faster* and keeps it down longer than Children’s Tylenol - up to 8 hours of relief in just one dose.
*Based on reducing fever below 100°F.
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