Getting a little cold is fairly commonplace during the colder winter months, and it doesn’t usually require much treatment other than rest and chicken noodle soup. The flu, however, is a more serious issue, and although this virus usually requires antibiotics to kick, it can be quite difficult to tell the two apart. Here are a few smart ways to tell if you have a cold or the flu—and maybe even help you to catch it early on. (Remember to seek the professional advice of your physician!)

1. A cold usually comes with a sore throat, runny nose, and sometimes even a cough in the fourth or fifth days. These symptoms are usually fairly mild and cause more discomfort than pain and misery. If it is a cold, these symptoms will last for about a week.
2. The flu, on the other hand, comes with similar but more severe symptoms very early on. Your throat will be sore, your head and other muscles will ache, and you’ll likely have congestion and a cough. These symptoms could last for one week or longer, but they can turn into pneumonia if left untreated.
3. While an everyday cold doesn’t usually come with a fever, the flu often does. If your temperature reaches 100 degrees or higher, you're likely looking at a case of the flu.

Is It a Cold or The Flu? [NIAID]
Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center [Web MD]
The Common Cold vs. The Flu… What You Need To Know [Health.com]

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If you’re looking to get your kicks Texas-style, Freiheit Country Store is just the place to do it. This lively burger bar isn’t a country store at all, but rather a fun live music venue and restaurant in one. Freiheit claims to have the best burger in New Braunfels, and its menu is filled with so many different burger styles that you'd be hard-pressed to try them all of them for yourself.

Tater tots and French fries are served alongside all of the burgers, and the menu also includes other types of sandwiches, as well as a few traditional German dishes to choose from. The beer is just as important as the food at Freiheit Country Store, and there are a number of different German brews and domestic drafts to pair with your burger. On the weekends, the restaurant turns into a rocking country bar with live bands and lots of rowdy dancing, and although it can get quite crowded, customers say it makes for a fun outing.

Freiheit Country Store
2157 FM 1101
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-9400
www.freiheitcountrystore.net
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For those difficult mornings when you need your coffee in a hurry, Jamocha Joe’s is one of the best places to go in New Braunfels. This tiny drive-through cafe offers steaming hot coffee drinks and grab-and-go foods for affordable prices, and you don't even have to get out of your car.

The menu includes brewed coffee and espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, as well as seasonal drinks, iced coffees, and teas. Burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches are some of the most popular food items, but Jamocha Joe’s also serves healthier options like fresh chicken salads. For breakfast, you’ll find breakfast tacos and sandwiches complete with bacon, egg, cheese, and other hearty toppings to get your morning off on the right foot. When you just don’t have time to stop for a sit-down meal, Jamocha Joe’s is always there to save the day.

Note that Jamocha Joe’s does not offer indoor seating, only takeout and drive-through ordering.

Jamocha Joe’s
1050 S. Seguin Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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