What’s the difference between a cold and the flu?

Take a look at the difference between cold and flu symptoms and how to spot them both.

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Although colds and flus can appear similar, they are different illnesses.

They are both respiratory illnesses but are caused by different factors.

Because they have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the two apart.

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