If you are exhibiting some symptoms and are unsure if it is the flu, allergies, cold
or COVID-19, we recommend that you call your medical provider for medical advice.
If you currently do not have a medical provider, you may call SHCS at 760-750-4915
for medical guidance.
COVID-19 Compared to Common Conditions
Symptom |
COVID-19 |
Common Cold |
Flu |
Allergies |
Fever |
Common |
Rare |
Common |
Sometimes |
Dry Cough |
Common |
Mild |
Common |
Sometimes |
Shortness of Breath |
Common |
No |
No |
Common |
Headaches |
Sometimes |
Rare |
Common |
Sometimes |
Aches and Pains |
Sometimes |
Common |
Common |
No |
Sore Throat |
Sometimes |
Common |
Common |
No |
Fatigue |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
Common |
Sometimes |
Diarrhea |
Rare |
No |
Sometimes* |
No |
Runny Nose |
Rare |
Common |
Sometimes |
Common |
Sneezing |
No |
Common |
no |
Common |
* Sometimes in children
Sources: CDC, WHO, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
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