Flu vs Cold vs Allergies: How to Tell the Difference #1485586 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration compares three common respiratory conditions through expressive cartoon characters: a man with fever and fatigue (flu), a woman with nasal congestion and red nose (cold), and a boy sneezing violently (allergies). Each figure displays classic symptoms to help viewers quickly distinguish between illnesses that often overlap in presentation. The image supports health education by visualizing diagnostic clues for lay audiences.

Used on medical blogs, symptom checker pages, or public health resources to help users self-assess illness type before consulting a provider; matches intent to differentiate similar conditions and decide next steps.