Flu typically comes on a great deal more quickly than a cold, and signs and symptoms appear one to a few days after contamination. You ought to start to feel better inside a week or so, but you can feel worn-out for a lot longer.

Whether or not it's a cold or flu, get medical help in case you either:
• Have a persistent condition (including bronchial asthma, diabetes or coronary heart ailment)
• Have a very high fever as well as an unusually excessive headache or stomach or chest ache

Protect yourself and others against colds and flu by way of:
• Coughing or sneezing right into a tissue
• Throwing a used tissue away as quickly as feasible
• Washing your hands regularly with warm water and soap
• Having a flu jab each 12 months in case you're in an at-risk group