The symptoms of Influenza A (H1N1) flu virus in people may be quite similar to the symptoms of common flu. It is important for us to understand the difference between common cold & Influenza A (H1N1) :

Symptoms	Common Cold	Influenza A (H1N1)
Fever	Rare	Characteristic, high (380 C) lasts 3-4 days
Headache	Rare	Prominent
General Ache	Pains Usually Slight	Often Severe
Fatigue	Very Mild	Can last up to 2-3 weeks
Extreme Exhaustion	Never	Early and Prominent
Running/Stuffy Nose	Common	Sometimes
Sneezing	Usual	Sometimes
Cough	None/Mild	Severe, without phlegm in the beginning
Sore Throat	Common	Sometimes
Chest Discomfort	Mild to moderate hacking cough	Common: Can become severe
Severe Complication	Never	Can occur such as primary viral pneumonia

In case you sick with influenza-like symptoms, please seek help from doctors.

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