Tips to prevent Catching a cold or flu:Stay away from crowded places
Get pleanty of fresh air
Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough
Wash hands
Change your tooth brush and linens after the symptoms subside
Get plenty of rest
According to the National Institute for Health more than 108 million cases of influenza flu and 68 million cases of the common cole are report each year.
Influenza is like the cold in a number of ways. For example, they're both respiratory infections caused by viruses. Typically, colds begin slowly, 2 to 3 days after infection with the virus. The first symptoms are usually a scratchy, sore throat, followed by sneezing and a runny nose. Temperatures is usually normal or slightly elevated. A mild cough can develop several days later.
Signs of the flu include sudden onset with a headache, dry cough and chills. Symptoms quickly become more severe than those of a cold The flu sufferer often experiences a feeling described as being knocked off their feet with muscle aches in the back and legs. Fever of up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit is common. Fever typically begins to subside on the second to third day, and respiratory symptoms like nasal congestion and sore throat appear. Fatigue and weakness may continue for days even weeks.
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