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People carrying the virus can be contagious 1 day before their symptoms appear and about 5 to 7 days after they first get symptoms. So it's possible to pass the flu on before you even know you're sick. Flu epidemics often start in schools and then move quickly through a community as students spread the virus to family members and people around them. How Do I Know if I Have the Flu? Flu symptoms appear anywhere from 1 to 4 days after a person has been exposed to the virus. The main symptoms of flu are: headache. sore throat. fever. chills. muscle aches. stuffy nose. dry cough.
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.