Site Links for Cold & Flu

• Video on Ways to Get More Fluids When You’re Sick
• Soothe a Baby or Toddler's Cough or Cold Without Medicine
• Flu Symptoms: How Do You Know When You Have It?
• Do antibiotics help for sore throats?
• Where did the 2009 swine flu outbreak originate?
• What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
• What is Tamiflu (oseltamivir) as it relates to swine flu?
• What is the definition of threat level as it relates to swine flu?
• What are swine flu symptoms?
• What is Relenza (zanamivir) as it relates to swine flu?
• Are strep throat symptoms different from a sore throat with a cold?
• What is the definition of hybrid flu as it relates to swine flu?
• What is a confirmed case as it relates to swine flu?
• What is the H1N1 virus?
• What is a strep throat test?
• How is tonsillitis different from a sore throat with a cold?
• What is a swine flu virus?
• What is the definition of pandemic as it relates to swine flu?
• Do I need to see my doctor if I think I have strep throat?
• What is the definition of epidemic as it relates to swine flu?
• How is a sore throat from tonsillitis treated?
• What is swine flu treatment?
• How long should I keep my child out of school for a cold or the flu?
• What do travel restrictions mean for swine flu?
• What is the definition of swine influenza?
• What is Rapivab (peramivir) as it relates to swine flu?
• Can antibiotics relieve symptoms of a sore throat with a cold?
• What's the difference between a cold, strep throat, and tonsillitis?
• How can I treat my child's sore throat from a virus?
• What is the World Health Organization (WHO) as it relates to swine flu?
• Is strep throat more serious than a sore throat with a cold?
• Is it safe to take vitamin C?
• How are tonsillitis symptoms different from symptoms of a sore throat with a cold?
• What kind of foods can I give a baby or toddler with a cold?
• Do humidifiers help for babies and toddlers with colds?
• In addition to a sore throat, what are other cold symptoms?
• Can saline drops be used for babies and toddlers?
• How can you give the flu to someone else?
• What if my strep throat isn't getting better?
• How long do colds usually last and do they require medical care?
• How can I help a baby or toddler breathe at night if they are congested?
• When are flu viruses most contagious?
• How many days does it usually take for people to recover from a cold or flu?
• What can happen if you don't care for a cold or the flu?
• What is the treatment for strep throat?
• Is a sore throat with a cold caused by viruses or bacteria?
• What is the effectiveness of vitamin C for colds?
• Does honey help colds in toddlers and babies?
• What is the point in seeking medical attention for a severe cold?
• What can I do if my baby or toddler doesn't eat because of a cold?
• When are colds most contagious?
• What kind of fluids should a baby or toddler with a cold have?
• What is the recommended amount of time to stay home when you have a cold or the flu?
• When are you most contagious with a cold?
• Can medications relieve symptoms of a sore throat with a cold?
• How is strep throat different from a sore throat with a cold?
• How can you give a cold to someone else?
• How long does a cold usually progress over time?
• How do I know if my illness is something more than the common cold?
• What do I do if my baby or toddler has a fever?
• Can babies and toddlers have cold medicine?
• How do you treat a sore throat with a cold?
• What are indications that I should call a doctor about a cold?
• Does vitamin C prevent or treat your cold symptoms?
• A Glossary of Swine Flu Terms
• Understanding Common Cold Symptoms
• Vitamin C and Colds
• What Causes White Spots in Your Throat?
• How Long Should I Stay Home With a Cold or the Flu?
• Slideshow: What’s The Germiest Thing You Touch Every Day?
• Slideshow: Tips for Calming Your Cough
• Slideshow: How to Clean After Illness
• Understanding Sore Throat Treatment
• Is Your Sore Throat a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?
• Slideshow: 10 Ways to Rest Better With a Cold
• Slideshow: What Caused Your Cough?
• What is the point of getting a flu test?
• Do all flu tests work the same?
• How can your lifestyle affect your risk for the flu?
• How can you protect your child from the flu?
• How long does the flu vaccine work for children?
• Which pain relievers can be used for a sore throat?
• How do you gargle for a sore throat?
• Is there a flu vaccine for seniors?
• What is the best flu medication to take if you have heart disease?
• How does young age affect risk for the flu?
• Can I take antibiotics for the flu?
• Will resting help a sore throat?
• How does a flu test work?
• When should you contact a doctor about a sore throat?
• What are symptoms that I have swine flu if I have a chronic medical conditions?
• Which health complications put you at high risk for severe swine flu?
• Does the flu shot protect against swine flu?
• When should I go to the emergency room if I have swine flu and a chronic medical condition?
• Should children get the flu shot?
• How do young children get the flu shot?
• What are symptoms of the flu in children?
• What does the flu look like in children?
• Is the flu dangerous for children?
• What air is best for a sore throat?
• What other problems can the flu cause in children?
• What symptoms may accompany a sore throat?
• What should I do if I have a chronic medical condition and someone in my house has swine flu?
• What is the most common cause of a sore throat?
• Can the flu shot cause the flu in children?
• How does a doctor know if I have the flu?
• Along with the flu, what other vaccines should seniors get?
• Does drinking water help a sore throat?
• How does the flu shot work in children?
• Other than the common cold and flu, what can cause sore throats?
• How does not washing your hands affect your risk for the flu?
• How does the flu affect seniors?
• Do you need to get the flu shot every year?
• Can humidity help a sore throat?
• What if I don't want to take a shot for the flu vaccination?
• How can I prevent myself from swine flu daily?
• How is the flu tested for in children?
• How long does it take to get results from a flu test?
• Is the flu vaccine safe for young children?
• Can my child still get the flu if they've had the flu shot?
• What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans?
• Is there a vaccine for the bird flu?
• Why can't children use cough medicine, decongestants, or antihistamines?
• What does a flu test test for?
• Does the flu shot cause side effects in children?
• How can I keep from spreading the flu when I am sick?
• Where can I get the flu shot?
• When should children get the flu shot?
• What are serious side effects or signs of an allergic reaction to the flu shot in children?
• Should I make the people around me get the flu shot if I have a chronic condition?
• What flu medications should I take if I have the flu and a chronic medical condition?
• How is the flu treated in children?
• When is the flu an emergency for people with heart disease?
• What are the symptoms of a sore throat?
• Is it bad for children with medical conditions to get the flu and how is it avoided?
• How can you protect an infant or newborn from the flu?
• Should I call my doctor if I have heart disease and flu symptoms?
• When are special treatments indicated for a cough?
• What treats for children can help a sore throat?
• Is it safe for my child to get a flu vaccine?
• What can I give my child to help with mucus in a cough?
• What is the best way for people with heart disease to prevent getting the flu?
• How can the swine flu affect people with chronic conditions?
• What can I do if my child is having trouble sleeping with a cold?
• Can I give my children nose drops?
• How does getting the flu affect people with heart disease?
• How can being pregnant affect your risk for the flu?
• What pneumonia vaccine should children get?
• Why do sore throats occur?
• Why does postnasal drip cause coughing?
• Has the bird flu been seen in the United States?
• How do humans get bird flu?
• Can I catch bird flu from another person?
• Is there a vaccine for pneumonia?
• Who is most at risk for complications of the flu?
• How can I ease symptoms without cold medicines?
• Do bird flu vaccines protect against different variants or strains?
• When should you see a doctor for a cough?
• Can you get bird flu from eating chicken or eggs?
• Is there a treatment for bird flu?
• Do salt water sprays or rinses help with congestion?
• How do I know the correct dose of cold medicine to give a child?
• Is the bird flu virus deadly?
• What would happen if the bird flu became as contagious as the human flu?
• Can I give my child over-the-counter cold medicines?
• What medicine should I give my child for fever and aches?
• Can medicine be used for a cough?
• How can I treat congestion naturally?
• Why does acid reflux cause coughing?
• Can I get the bird flu virus from someone who has it?
• What are symptoms of the flu?
• Why do viruses cause coughing?
• Can the flu cause severe health problems?
• Why were bird flu mutant viruses created and why are the studies controversial?
• How long do coughs usually last?
• Can I give my children antihistamines for a cold?
• What combination cold medicines should be avoided in children?
• What is the bird flu?
• Is the bird flu virus contagious?
• Have humans in the United States ever contracted bird flu?
• Who should get vaccinated for pneumonia?
• What should I give my child to drink if he/she has a cold?
• Which ducks are most likely to carry the bird flu virus?
• Do generic cold medicines work as well as brand names for children?
• Should I give my child cough suppressants when they are sick?
• Can dietary supplements ease flu symptoms?
• How long does pneumonia last?
• How can I avoid complications of the flu?
• Does gargling help with a sore throat?
• Can I give my children decongestant medicine?
• Where is bird flu established and why is it difficult to eradicate?
• What are some less known causes of coughing?
• When should I call my doctor about serious flu symptoms?
• How can cough triggers be avoided?
• Why do allergies and asthma cause coughing?
• What medicines should not be used in children?
• How could the bird flu become airborne or more of a risk to humans?
• Is there anything I can do if my child has a cold?
• What are the most common complications of the flu?
• Can I give my children salt-water nose drops and sprays?
• How much sleep do I need if I have the flu?
• What medicine should I give my child for a sore throat?
• Can you get pneumonia from the flu?
• Does hot air help with the flu?
• Can you cure the flu naturally?
• Is the bird flu going to be the next flu pandemic?
• Why do you get a cough when you have the flu?
• Why do irritants cause coughing?
• When should I call the doctor if my child has a common cold?
• How can I soothe a dry cough naturally?
• What are symptoms of pneumonia?
• What are the symptoms of a bacterial infection with the flu?
• Can a cough be treated with home remedies?
• Should I treat congestion when I have the flu?
• Will my doctor know if a natural supplement is safe to use?
• How can I help my child blow their nose?
• Should I call the doctor if flu symptoms begin?
• Why do you get a fever when you have the flu?
• What are the rules for giving cough and cold medicine to children?
• Cold Guide
• Video on Strep Throat Symptoms and Treatment
• Video: Home Remedies for a Cold
• Video: How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
• Video on The Right Way to Cough and Sneeze
• Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever? The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice
• Flu Shots for Children Under 2
• Do I Have a Sore Throat?
• Quiz: The Truth About the Common Cold
• Quiz: The Cold, Hot Facts About Body Temperature
• Soothing Your Child’s Cold
• Quiz: All About Mucus
• Quiz: Do You Know How to Calm a Nighttime Cough?
• Quiz: Superbug Fact or Fiction?
• What should you expect if your child gets a cold?
• What other problems can the flu lead to in children?
• When should I call my doctor about a cold or sinus infection?
• Why do antibiotics get less effective the more you take them?
• Which cold treatment should I use if I have HIV/AIDS?
• Quiz: Antibiotics Myths and Facts
• Which children are most at risk to have serious complications with the flu?
• What should I do if antihistamines aren't helping my allergies?
• When should you call the doctor about a cold?
• What Puts You at Risk for the Flu?
• Children's Cold Medicine: Safety Information
• Are colds and sicknesses common in young kids?
• Heart Disease and the Flu
• What do I need to know before taking antibiotics?
• How is the flu treated in older adults?
• What if I have a fever and I have HIV/AIDS?
• What can I give my kids if they have a cold or cough?
• How can you stop your child from getting a cold?
• Are cold medicines safe for kids?
• What can my doctor do for laryngitis?
• What are the symptoms of a cold in children?
• What are safe practices for cold and flu relievers for children?
• What is a type A flu virus?
• How is a sinus infection treated?
• Why You Cough
• Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Flu
• Should I go to work if I have an ear infection?
• Flu Tests for Children
• How does washing your hands prevent sickness?
• Swine Flu and Chronic Conditions
• How should I teach my children to wash their hands?
• What advice should I give a student in dorms for preventing sickness?
• When is a newborn most at risk for sickness?
• What factors affect your risk for the common cold?
• Why are colds a problem for people with HIV/AIDS?
• Flu Test: How to Find the Virus
• What can I do to prevent getting a cold if I have HIV/AIDS?
• Is it bad to get sick if I have AIDS?
• Can antibiotics fight a cold?
• Can I go to work with pinkeye?
• Can I get the flu and pneumonia vaccine if I have HIV/AIDS?
• What are antibiotics used for?
• What tips can I tell a young child to follow at school to avoid getting sick?
• Is it bad to take antibiotics for a cold?
• Which medicine is best for cold and flu relief?
• How should I store breastmilk or formula for my baby to avoid sickness?
• What can I do to prevent my newborn from catching a virus from someone?
• What can older adults do to prevent catching colds?
• What are common pain relievers for a cold and flu?
• When would my doctor prescribe antibiotics with a cold?
• Can I go to work if I have a headache?
• Will breastfeeding prevent my child from getting sick?
• How can I prevent colds if I have a weakened immune system?
• What can I do at home if I am sick and have HIV/AIDS?
• What are the risks of taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for cold and flu relief?
• What are the risks of combination medicines for cold and flu relief?
• What are safe practices for cold and flu relievers for adults?
• How does acetaminophen work to treat a cold and flu?
• Do home remedies help children with the flu?
• What medicines are used for congestion?
• Do children need medicine for a cold?
• Should I go to work if I have the chills and sweats?
• Which antihistamines help for cold symptoms?
• Can children overdose on cold medicine?
• Can I go to work if I have a sinus infection?
• What are the dosing recommendations for children's cold medicine?
• What is the best way for children to avoid getting the flu?
• What medications should not be used in children?
• What are the risks associated with children's cold medicines?
• Which children's cold medicines are questionably effective?
• Why are children's cold medicines questionable?
• Should I go to work if I have a severe cough?
• How do decongestants work?
• How can I keep my child from catching colds?
• What are the side effects of decongestants?
• Can medicine help symptoms of the common cold?
• How long does a common cold last?
• What are the side effects of antihistamines?
• What is a sinus infection?
• Can kids take any medicine to shorten or prevent getting the flu?
• Do children's cough and cold medicines work?
• How do antihistamines work?
• What should you know about treating a cold and flu?
• How often will your child get a cold?
• How can nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs work to treat a cold and flu?
• What is a cold?
• What are the risks of using acetaminophen for cold and flu relief?
• Should I give my child children's cold medicine?
• What are the symptoms of a sinus infection?
• How is a sinus infection diagnosed?
• How does a cold lead to a sinus infection?
• Should I go to work if I have the sniffles?
• What are the symptoms of the flu in children?
• If I Have a Weak Immune System, How Can I Take Care of Myself?
• Should I go to work if I have a cough?
• What causes sinus infections?
• Are decongestants and antihistamines available over the counter?
• Which Habits Really Help You Avoid Colds and Flu?
• How can I remove mucus in a very young and congested child?
• How does the flu spread between children?
• What are the symptoms of a common cold?
• What symptoms in a sick child indicate an emergency?
• Is it safe to choose a combination medicine for colds?
• Do You Have a Cold or Flu?
• Flu Symptoms, Types, and Complications of the Flu
• Flu Complications
• Is There a Natural Way to Treat the Flu?
• The Man Cold: Do Guys React Differently to Colds?
• How can you tell if you have the flu?
• When should you call your doctor about a cold?
• When are you most contagious when you get a cold?
• What are the first signs of a cold?
• How do you know if it is allergies instead of a cold?
• Kid’s Cold Medicines: New Guidelines
• When a Cold Becomes a Sinus Infection
• Swine Flu Symptoms - What Is Swine Flu - H1N1 Influenza A - Swine Flu Treatment
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• Flu Guide
• How to Short-Circuit a Cold -- Maybe
• Myths vs. Facts About Boosting Your Immune Sytem
• What to Do If You Get the Flu
• Can the anthrax vaccine be used after exposure?
• How do you get anthrax?
• What should I do if I think I've been exposed to anthrax?
• What is the treatment for anthrax?
• Can smoking cause sickness?
• Can relaxing prevent sickness?
• Can drinking alcohol cause sickness?
• How does sneezing into your hands cause sickness?
• Can exercise prevent sickness?
• Is there an anthrax vaccine, and for whom is it intended?
• How many viruses does the flu shot protect against?
• Is there a vaccine for bird flu?
• How does touching your face cause sickness?
• Are all flus the same?
• What is the flu?
• What is a type B flu virus?
• How many hospitalizations and deaths occur from the flu?
• What kind of bird flu do people talk about, and how is it spread?
• Should I be worried about catching bird flu?
• How long does it take for a flu shot to work?
• What are the different types of flu viruses?
• How does a flu virus make me sick?
• What virus causes bird flu?
• What is a type C flu virus?
• Why do you have to get a new flu shot every year?
• What Puts You at Risk for the Common Cold?
• Children and Colds
• Common Cold: Too Sick To Work?
• HIV/AIDS and the Common Cold
• Antibiotics and Colds
• Common Cold Symptoms: What’s Normal, What’s Not
• Decongestants and Antihistamines for the Common Cold
• Colds and Flu: Safe Fever and Pain Relief
• Children and Flu
• Types of Flu
• Anthrax Treatment
• Natural Prevention for Colds and Flu
• Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
• Beware of Workplace Germs
• Teachers Use Bread to Show Why Handwashing Matters
• When can you get the flu?
• When can you get a cold?
• What makes the flu worse than a cold?
• What should you disinfect when someone in your home is sick?
• Should you use paper goods when someone in your home is sick?
• What supplies should you stock up on in case someone in your family catches a cold or the flu?
• How do flu shots help you prepare for flu season?
• How should everyone in your home wash their hands during cold and flu season?
• What are important things to notice on over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine labels?
• What should I keep in mind when choosing an over-the-counter (OTC) cold reliever?
• What over-the-counter medicines are good for a sore throat?
• What over-the-counter medicines are good for aches and pains from a cold?
• What over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for a cough?
• What are tips for using multi-symptom cold relievers?
• What over-the-counter medicines are good for a stuffed nose and sneezing?
• When should you call your doctor about cold symptoms?
• Why shouldn't you skip meals and snacks when you're sick?
• Why should you drink lots of fluids when you're sick?
• Why shouldn't you insist on an antibiotic when you're sick?
• Why is getting stressed bad when you're sick?
• Why shouldn't you power through when you're sick?
• Why shouldn't you smoke when you're sick?
• What mistakes do people make when they get sick?
• Why shouldn't you ignore flu symptoms when you're sick?
• Why shouldn't you skimp on sleep when you're sick?
• How can an asthma action plan help you manage asthma and colds?
• What is the difference between asthma and colds?
• What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
• What are the common symptoms of asthma?
• Causes of Painful Swallowing
• What is Fluzone?
• How can you get the flu?
• What cold and flu medicines can help me with cough?
• Can children take over-the-counter cold and flu medicines?
• What cold and flu medicines can help me with stuffy nose?
• What cold and flu medicines can help me with fever?
• What cold and flu medicines can help me with a headache or body aches?
• What cold and flu medicines can help me with sore throat?
• How to Get Rid of a Cough
• What are the pros and cons of a nasal flu vaccine?
• What is a nasal flu vaccine?
• Should I get a flu shot or nasal flu vaccine?
• Who shouldn't get the flu shot?
• What drinks can help when you have a cold?
• What are other flu shot options?
• Who can get the flu shot?
• What are the side effects of getting a flu shot?
• What are the pros and cons of a flu shot?
• What are the side effects of a nasal flu vaccine?
• What is the flu shot made of?
• Who couldn't get a nasal flu vaccine?
• Who needs to be vaccinated for the flu?
• Are there different types of flu vaccines?
• When should I talk to the doctor about the flu vaccine?
• When should I get a flu vaccine?
• Who shouldn't get a flu vaccine?
• What should I know about the flu vaccine?
• Can I get the flu from the flu vaccine?
• When should I call 911 about a flu vaccine?
• How effective is the flu vaccine?
• When should I get the flu shot?
• Should I stay away from people who are sick?
• Can I take cold medicines if I have heart disease?
• How do I use steam for congestion?
• How can I avoid passing the flu to people close to me?
• Can immune system problems cause achy joints?
• How does acupuncture help the flu?
• How does peppermint help with congestion?
• What is the immune system?
• What is the definition of antibiotics?
• What is the best treatment for a cold?
• What causes the flu?
• How do white blood cells react to germs?
• Other than preventing the flu, what are other health benefits of exercise?
• What does the lymphatic system do when you are sick?
• What are flu epidemics or pandemics?
• When should antiviral medication for the flu be taken?
• Is chicken soup good for congestion?
• How can I avoid getting the flu?
• How does your immune system react to foreign bodies?
• What is the definition of immunity?
• How does your immune system get stronger over time?
• When should people with heart disease get vaccinated for the flu?
• Which antiviral medicines treat and prevent the flu?
• Why is the flu more common in the winter?
• How does your immune system grow stronger?
• How does having a cold affect you if you have HIV/AIDS?
• Which neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) should I take for the flu?
• What are antiviral drugs?
• Are flu treatments necessary?
• Do I need to get the nasal spray flu vaccine every year?
• How can I prevent spreading my flu germs?
• How does infection occur?
• Is oscillococcinum effective for treating the flu?
• How do bacteria become antibiotic resistant?
• When are antiviral drugs recommended?
• Should I get antibiotics for a cold?
• Why does washing your hands prevent colds?
• How common is the common cold?
• Can animals get flu viruses?
• How is the flu diagnosed?
• Do antiviral medications for the flu have side effects?
• What is asthma and how does having a cold affect you if you have it?
• Can getting a flu shot weaken your immune system and make you more likely to get the flu?
• What are the symptoms of influenza?
• What is a good tea recipe for colds?

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