Flu symptoms:

• A 100-degree or higher fever (not everyone with the flu has a fever)• A cough and/or sore throat• A runny or stuffy nose• Headaches and/or body aches• Chills, fatigue• Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrheaFLU OR COLD:The flu and the common cold have similar symptoms. It can be difficult to tell the difference between them. Your doctor can give you a test within the first few days of your illness to determine whether or not you have the flu.In general, the flu is worse than the common cold. Symptoms such as fever, body aches, tiredness, and cough are more common and intense with the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.WHEN TO SEEK HELP:If you experience:• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath• Purple or blue discoloration of the lips• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen• Sudden dizziness• Confusion• Severe or persistent vomiting• Seizures• Flulike symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse coughSource: Flu.gov