Park Ridge, Illinois. Park Ridge is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a Chicago suburb. The population was 37,480 at the 2010 census. It is located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. It is close to O'Hare International Airport, major expressways, and rail transportation.
The flu, (depending upon the strain of virus), can appear between 1 to 4 days after the virus enters the body. So it presents faster and harder than a cold. Rather than starting with nose or throat, it usually begins with a strong headache, body aches, painful to swallow, exhaustion and a high fever with chills.
sore throat; sneezing; cough; headache or body aches; mild tiredness; Flu symptoms can include: dry, hacking cough; moderate to high fever, although not everyone with the flu will run a fever; sore throat; shaking chills; severe muscle or body aches ; headache; stuffy and runny nose; severe fatigue that may last up to two weeks ; nausea and vomiting (most common in children) Colds come on gradually over a few days and are often milder than the flu. They usually get better in 7 to 10 days, although symptoms can last for up to 2 weeks. Flu symptoms come on quickly and can be severe. They usually last 1 to 2 weeks. Use your symptoms as a guide to figure out which condition you have. If you think you might have the flu, see your doctor to get tested within the first 48 hours of showing symptoms.