Cold or the Flu? How to Tell
Monday, 13 January 2014 | by Pat's Picks

It’s cold season - and flu season - and it’s not always easy to tell which illness is which. USA Today says the flu tends to come on faster and it hits harder with fever, aches and chills. Antiviral medications can be prescribed to treat the flu, but they work best if taken within 48 hours.
SOURCE: USA Today