What is the difference between seasonal flu and stomach flu?
Seasonal Flue (influenza virus) is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory system and it usually lasts 1-2 weeks. Symptoms include headache, fever (usually high), extreme tiredness, dry cough sore throat, runny / stuffy nose and muscle aches.

The Stomach Flue (viral gastroenteritis) is a viral infections that affects the stomach and small intestine and usually lasts 1-3 days. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, mild fever, fatigue, chills and muscle aches.

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