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.
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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
