Check the symptoms on our chart

Signs and symptoms | Influenza | Cold |
Symptom onset | Abrupt | Gradual |
Fever | Usually; lasts 3-4 days | Rare |
Aches | Usually; often severe | Slight |
Chills | Fairly common | Uncommon |
Fatigue, weakness | Usual | Sometimes |
Sneezing | Sometimes | Common |
Stuffy nose | Sometimes | Common |
Sore throat | Sometimes | Common |
Chest discomfort, cough | Common; can be severe | Mild to moderate; hacking cough |
Headache | Common | Rare |
Norton Children’s Medical Group
Same-day appointments available with our pediatricians at offices throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana.