Colds and flus are among the most common reasons that people miss work and school. Adults get two to t...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures fall, many people start to experience sniffles, coughs, and runny noses. But not all cold-weather bugs are created equal. While many viruses are mild, o...
Every year, about 8% of people in the U.S. get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Con...
Every year, the common cold sidelines millions of Americans. It’s the main reason why adults miss work and kids don’t go to school, according to the Centers f...
One of the few pleasant health surprises of 2020 was the almost total absence of a flu season. Primarily due to safety precautions, such as masking, social distan...
The flu shot isn’t always a top priority. Many people don’t consider themselves high risk, or they may not be sure the flu shot really works. Others may be wo...
Cold season is upon us. And while the flu shot is great for protecting against the flu, most of the respiratory infections that plague people during the winter ar...
First come sniffling and sneezing. Then a sore throat. Soon, there’s no denying it — you’ve come down with a cold.
The CDC estimates that between 9 million and 49 million people fall ill from the flu each year, leading to more than 200,000 hospitalizations and tens of thousand...
Sometimes, colds and flu can lead to complications in seniors, such as secondary infections of the sinuses (sinusitis) or lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia). They also...
It’s almost that time of year again. Time to think about getting your annual flu shot, of course. (The vaccine can keep you from getting the flu, and if you...
Nothing (yet) can truly cure a cold, but there are some remedies that might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable. Here’s a look a...
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