Common Cold Vs Flu

The common cold^3,4	Flu^3,5
Self-limiting viral infection³ Occurs 2-4 times annually³ Virus spread easily, quickly³ Via hand-to-hand contact³ Inhalation of airborne droplets (sneezing and coughing)³ Caused by: Rhinovirus³ Coronavirus³ Parainfluenza³ Respiratory Syncytial virus⁴ Adenovirus³	Influenza virus⁵ Spreads quickly³ Direct contact with infected persons³ Close contact with infected persons³ Pandemic influenza outbreaks have been a global burden⁵ May cause disease⁵

The Common Cold³	Flu³ ^,5
Milder than flu³ Stuffy nose and sneezing³ Fever, cough and sore throat³ Lasts only for 7 to 10 days³	Sudden onset of fever⁵ Dry Cough⁵ Headache³ Sore throat and runny nose³ Can last 2 or more weeks⁵ Illness range from mild to severe and even death⁵

ASK YOUR PHARMACIST about the Benylin^® solution for you and your family.

Tips for cough and cold relief is as easy as staying hydrated, keeping good hygiene and sleeping well.

Learn the differences and signs and sypmtoms of the common cold and flu.

Some of the most common causes of cough include medication, asthma, viruses and smoking.