Kansas Coronavirus vs Cold vs Flu vs Allergies (Adults) Poster

Department of Healthand Environmen t
COVID-19 vs. COLD vs. FLU vs. ALLERGIES	
SYMPTOMS	COVID-19* 
(Gradual onset)	
COLD  	
(Sudden onset)	
FLU 	
(Sudden onset)	
ALLERGIES  	
(Varies)	
           	Fever Common 	
 	
(measured at 100 F or 
higher)	Rare High	 (100-102 F)	, 	
can last 3-4 daysNo
               General      
               aches, pains Common,  
sometimes severe SlightCommon,  
often severe No
               Fatigue,       
               weakness Common 	
 	
(can lead to 	 	
unexplained falls in 
elderly)	Slight Common,  
often severe Sometimes
               Extreme  
               exhaustion Common
NeverCommon  	
(starts early)	No
               Cough CommonMild to moderateCommon, can 
 
become severe Sometimes
               Shor tness    
               of  breath Common
RareRareCommon
               Chest pain CommonRareCommonNo
               Poor appetite CommonSometimesCommonNo
               Nausea, vomiting, 
               abdominal pain Common
RareSometimesNo
                Diarrhea CommonNoSometimesNo
               Loss of       
               smell or taste Often
Rare 	
(congestion 
could impact smell)	No  Possible  	(congestion could 
impact smell)	
               Chills SometimesRareCommonNo
               Headache SometimesRareIntenseSometimes
               Sore throat SometimesCommonCommonNo
               Runny nose SometimesCommonSometimesCommon
               Stuffy nose RareCommonSometimesCommon
               Sneezing Rare	
Common	SometimesCommon	
Sources: KDHE, CDC, CSTE, WHO, NIH, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.	
For more information: www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov	
    Symptoms in Adults
    Symptoms in Adults	
Revised 9/22/20