Flu has been predicted to hit the UK more intensely than usual this winter, with health experts saying people have been finding it difficult to tell whether they have flu or a cold

The UK is bracing for a severe flu season, with data from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) showing consultations for flu-like symptoms at the start of this year were nearly triple those of the previous year. The trend is expected to continue, leaving Brits struggling to distinguish between a common cold and the flu.

Dr Cheryl Lythgoe, Society Matron at Benenden Health , has offered some advice on how to tell the difference. She explained: "Colds creep in slowly with mild symptoms like a blocked or runny nose and sore throat - you'll probably still be able to manage your day. However, the f

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