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Council season…

Is the flu or colds?

Both are viral diseases, so antibiotic treatment is ineffective and creates a problem of Public Health as is the generation of resistance.
The treatments known as "antigripales" only relieve symptoms, not cure the disease.
As prevention of influenza, there is an influenza vaccine (changes annually), but the cold has no vaccine.

Fundamental difference between BOTH

Fever: The flu presents a high fever (between 38 º C and 40 C), since the outbreak of the disease, usually during the first three days. The cold does not usually present a high fever. There may be a slight temperature rise of no more than one degree centigrade in adults. In children and youth this temperature rise may be more frequent.
Cough: Usually in influenza, moderate in the cold.
Muscle aches (myalgia): Typical of the flu, appearing mainly in limbs and back, perhaps accompanied by joint pain. Catarrh: mild or nonexistent.
Headache: Present from the beginning and so intense, close to muscle pain, an expression very annoying. The cold does not usually present a headache.
Sneezing and nasal congestion: Symptoms of major cold. Uncommon influenza.
Nasal secretion. Very common and abundant in colds. Occasional in the flu.
Sore throat. More typical of the common cold than the flu.

Tip of pharmacists

Ask us about the symptomatic treatment.
Do not use antibiotics without prescription. They have no action against viruses.
Drink plenty of fluids (water, juices, soups…)
Use tissue paper and wash their hands.
Avoid alcohol and snuff.
Bed rest without excess clothing
Influenza vaccines recommended in collective (over 65, other diseases, health personnel, etc.)
Transmission direct oral droplets in the atmosphere.

Vaccination Schedule

In this section may have information on the immunization schedule (in Cantabria 2008). Click the link that most interests you:

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