This bulletin has been issued to parents with girls playing hockey in the Toronto area. Like all information on this conduct your own due diligence, however it seems to be a quick reference list that could prove helpful.
Know the Difference between a COLD and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
Fever COLD - Fever is rare with a cold. H1N1 - Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
Coughing COLD - A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. H1N1 - A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches COLD - Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. H1N1 - Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.
Stuffy Nose COLD - Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. H1N1 - Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chills COLD - Chills are uncommon with a cold. H1N1 - 60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.
Tiredness COLD - Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. H1N1 - Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
Sneezing COLD - Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. H1N1 - Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
Sudden Symptoms COLD - Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. H1N1 - The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache COLD - A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. H1N1 - A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat COLD - Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. H1N1 - Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chest Discomfort COLD - Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. H1N1 - Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.
-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 28th of October 2009 09:09:57 AM
We are thinking that Four of my grandchildren had The H1 as had most of the symptems. All had high fevers. We are praying that they already had it . Thanks for posting that info.
