Is it cold or flu?

There's no surefire way to tell the symptoms apart.
Usually, colds are milder.
The flu is usually more severe and comes on suddenly.It will probably knock you off your feet for a few days. Fever, body aches, and exhaustion are more common with it.

How to stop the flu from doing the rounds at your house!

When someone in your home is sick, switch to disposable products in your bathroom until they get better. It's a simple way to stop the spread of germs among family members. Replace cloth hand towels with paper ones, and bring in paper or plastic cups.