"Influenza is a severe respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus, while the common cold is a milder upper respiratory infection that typically resolves on its own with symptomatic treatment."
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FLU AND COMMON COLD
| Symptoms | Flu (influenza) | Common cold (rhinitis) |
| Fever | Common | Rare |
| Cough | Severe | Mild |
| Fatigue | Severe | Mild |
| Sore throat | Moderate | Common |
| Runny nose | Rare | Common |
| Sneezing | Rare | Common |
| Headache | Common | Rare |
| Muscle and joint pain | Severe | Mild |