Colds and flu both can both make us feel extremely ill and they do share many symptoms. However, they are not the same. Although many people who are suffering from a bad cold often claim they have the flu, in reality, this is unlikely to be the case. Those who have the flu will find it almost impossible to move from their beds, while cold sufferers will be able to struggle into work (probably spreading their germs!). Read this article for more on how you can tell the difference between a cold and the flu.