Cold & Flu

No one wants to get sick, but at some point, we all catch a cold or the flu. Learn tips to keep you and your family healthy, and find out what to do when sickness strikes.

close-up view of a farmer placing fresh brown eggs into a wicker basket

February 26, 2025

Bird Flu: 6 Facts to Know

Most people don’t need to take special precautions yet.

Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases

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Woman sneezing into her arm while holding a thermometer

December 12, 2024

Know the Difference Between Symptoms of Allergies, Cold, Flu and CO...

Only your doctor can tell you for sure, but it’s good to know what to look for.

Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases

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Adult son and father hug, both wearing holiday winter sweaters and holding gifts

November 22, 2024

3 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays—and Beyond

Celebrate with your loved ones, not infectious diseases.

Cold and Flu, Medical Tips

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woman lies on a couch, covered in a blanket and blowing her nose with a tissue

November 14, 2024

Do You Need a Flu Antiviral Medication?

Prescription drugs can shorten the duration of illness, but not everyone needs them.

Cold and Flu

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Older woman being vaccinated and flexing biceps muscle - wearing face mask

November 7, 2024

High Risk for COVID-19 and Flu? How to Stay Well This Winter

Flu and cold season can be especially hazardous for some groups.

Cold and Flu, Coronavirus, Vaccines

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A man covers his mouth to block a cough, while he rides on a public transit bus

November 4, 2024

Walking Pneumonia: What You Need to Know

Your cold-like symptoms might be caused by a specific type of bacteria.

Cold and Flu, Family Medicine

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Doctor places a bandage on a patient's arm, to indicate she just got her flu shot

October 28, 2024

What to Expect This Flu Season

Here’s what we know about flu strains and vaccines for 2024-2025.

Cold and Flu

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Woman in her mid-fifties holds up her sleeve proudly to show a bandage covering a flu shot injection site

September 11, 2024

The Truth About Flu Shots

The flu vaccine can prevent severe illness.

Cold and Flu

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A photo of a road in the forest with fall foliage.

September 8, 2024

COVID-19 or Just Fall Allergies?

When ragweed season comes during a pandemic, it can get confusing.

Cold and Flu, Coronavirus, Seasonal Allergies

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A young woman holds her hand, which is covered with a patch or adhesive bandage after vaccination or injection of medication.

September 3, 2024

3 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot This Year

The flu vaccine is a simple way to avoid severe illness.

Cold and Flu, Vaccines

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August 5, 2024

3 Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy This School Year

Simple steps can help ward off illnesses and keep your child thriving.

Children's Health, Cold and Flu, School-Age Children

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Mother looks closely at the face of her young child, lying in bed

January 31, 2024

From a Pediatrician: How RSV Affects a Child’s Lungs

This respiratory infection makes it hard to breathe. See what you can do about it.

Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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