How are flu and colds spread?
Different viruses cause the common cold and flu, but both are spread through the air, in tiny droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. When you sneeze your body is getting rid of infected cells and an average sneeze will spread over 100,000 virus cells up to 30 feet. What are the symptoms of influenza and a cold? The majority of us who think we have suffered from the flu, only probably had a common cold but once you have suffered from flu you will know the difference. If you re up and about and carrying on with everyday activities you are not likely to be suffering from the flu but a bad cold. Some of the symptoms of a cold and flu can be very similar, however, flu symptoms come on quickly and more violently whereas cold symptoms will come on gradually. Symptoms of flu include: • Aching muscles. • Dry cough. • A blocked or runny nose. • High temperature. • A shivery feeling. • Headaches, which can be severe. • Sore throat. • Loss of appetite. • Fatigue and
