What's the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu?

With many symptoms in common, learn what the difference between a cold and the flu are, and how to treat them as separate ailments.

Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. Is it a Cold or the Flu? If you have a runny nose, sore throat, and are fatigued, it can be hard to tell if you are suffering from the flu or a common cold. In general, the flu is more serious than the common cold. Colds rarely lead to serious health problems, like pneumonia or bacterial infections. Learn how to tell the difference between these illnesses, how to treat the symptoms, and when is the right time to seek medical attention. Did you get this email from a friend?   Share this message via: You received this email because you are subscribed to emails from USAGov. Unsubscribe or Manage Email Preferences Contact Us USAGov 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 USA