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COLD AND FLU SEASON
How to Avoid Increasing Antibiotic Resistance
While researchers develop new drugs to stay ahead of the problem, you can prevent resistance by using antibiotics more wisely.
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COLD AND FLU SEASON
Why You Need a Flu Shot
The vaccine is your best defense against this year’s flu season.
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COLD AND FLU SEASON
When to Stay Home with a Cold or Flu
Even health professionals are often guilty of working sick.
Should You Get an Antihistamine or a Decongestant?
How to tell which of these medicines will help your symptoms, and when you should avoid them entirely.
When a Cold Leads to an Ear Infection
How to prevent a child’s everyday cold from turning into a more serious illness.
When Your Baby Has a Stuffy Nose
How to clear your little one’s congestion when cold medicines aren’t an option.
Could Your Cold Medicines Be Dangerous?
Don’t abandon over-the-counter cold remedies – use them more wisely.
8 Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
From echinacea to chicken soup, learn which popular cold and flu remedies really work — and which are a waste of money.
How to Sleep Better with a Cold
Breathe easier and rest better with these bedtime cold relief tricks.
COLD AND FLU SEASON
Why Mucus Is Good
It’s slimy, stringy, and gross, but mucus is actually good for your health.