Cold and Flu? Here’s the difference. Royalty Club Services Vaccinations Prescriptions Advice Catalogue Community Stores Contact More Royalty Club Services Vaccinations Prescriptions Advice Catalogue Community Stores Contact More Cold and Flu? Here’s the difference. Chest Discomfort (symptom) Colds: Mild to moderate, hacking cough Flu: Common, can become severe Extreme Exhaustion (symptom) Colds: Never Flu: Usual, at the beginning of illness Fever (symptom) Colds: Rare Flu: Usual, lasts 3 to 4 days Headache (symptom) Colds: Rare Flu: Common Fatigue (symptom) Colds: Sometimes Flu: Usual, can last up to 2 to 3 weeks Sore Throat (symptom) Colds: Common Flu: Sometimes Body Aches (symptom) Colds: Slight Flu: Usual, often severe Sneezing (symptom) Colds: Usual Flu: Sometimes Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. They won’t work for colds and flu, which are caused by viruses. Prevention of colds and the flu is the best defence, and no treatment can resolve all the symptoms. Your local Chemist King Pharmacist is on hand to provide support and advice. Visit a store today! Plan your prevention plan with your Chemist King Pharmacist Flu Vaccination Getting the flu shot once a year is the single best way you can protect yourself from the flu. It’s easy to get your flu shot at Chemist King, just ask your local Chemist King Pharmacist or book online to arrange a time to receive the most up to date vaccine. Block The flu vaccine will help to protect against the worst of the flu strains, but it won’t prevent you from catching a cold. Your Chemist King Pharmacist can help protect you from a cold with a personalised prevention plan. Extra vigilance on hygiene can limit the spread of colds. Disposing of used tissues, disinfecting surfaces and good hand hygiene will all help prevent the spread of colds. Care Regime If you develop symptoms of a cold, your Chemist King Pharmacist can help you with a personalise care regime to optimally treat your symptoms. Such as a runny nose, blocked nose, dry cough, chesty cough, fever, chills, fatigue, headaches, body aches and sweating. Our Chemist King Pharmacists can also provide you with an absence from work certificate if appropriate. Visit https://www.chemistking.com.au/absentfromworkcertificates
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