Consequently, the Montreal Public Health Regional Direction saw fit to issue a holiday season reminder to help residents differentiate between symptoms of influenza and the common cold.
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In general, the symptoms of influenza are more frequent and severe than those of a cold.
Santi Montreal relied on information from the national Department of Public Health to issue the reminder.
Cold or flu? Influenza and the common cold are respiratory infections that are often confused.
To compare symptoms and see more clearly, go here:
French: https://t.co/FvxWDW0F2I
Einglish: https://t.co/d8DjEvpRm3 pic.twitter.com/mzucfwh3YG– Health Montreal (@santemontreal) December 25, 2022
Differences between flu and cold symptoms
|
symptoms |
flu |
Catch cold |
|
activity |
frequent; sudden appearance The temperature is between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius | absent or slight |
|
Cough |
frequent; pop up | frequent; Mild or moderate |
|
Headache |
frequent; Sometimes intense | rare |
|
aches and pains |
frequent; Sometimes intense | rare; Light |
|
Tired |
frequent; severe (a few days, sometimes longer) | frequent; light |
| Nausea and vomiting | rare (for adults), frequent (for children); It is often accompanied by diarrhea and stomach pain in children | rare; light |
| Runny nose or congestion | Rare (adults), common (children) | frequent |
| sneeze | rare | frequent |
| Sore throat | frequent | frequent |
Source: Ministry of Health and Social Services
On Christmas Eve 2022, indicators show a clear decrease in the prevalence of influenza in the province, according to data from the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (INSQ). These figures confirmed the decline of the first wave of seasonal influenza.
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