Fever |
Rare in adults and older children, but can be as high as 100 - 102 degrees F in younger children and infants.
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Present, often high, usually 100-degrees F and higher. Lasts 3-4 days.
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Headache |
Rare. |
Very common with a sudden onset. Can be severe.
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Body Aches
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Slight. |
Very common and often severe.
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Chills, Sweats
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Uncommon. |
Fairly common.
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Coughing |
Hacking, productive cough.
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Dry, unproductive cough that can be severe.
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Sneezing
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Very common.
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Uncommon. |
Stuffy nose
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Very common.
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Less common.
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Sore Throat
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Common.
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Common. |
Chest Discomfort
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Mild to moderate.
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Often severe.
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Tiredness |
Mild. |
Sudden onset. Moderate to severe.
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Symptoms |
Develop gradually.
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Develop suddenly. Can appear withing 3-6 hours.
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Others |
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Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea.
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