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Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

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Cold vs. Flu: How To Tell the Difference

They can feel similar, but the differences matter — especially if you’re at higher risk for complications

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January 21, 2026/Children's Health

Should You Give Your Kids Elderberry?

Properly prepared, elderberries can be a safe and healthy part of a balanced diet — just steer clear of supplements

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Walking Pneumonia vs. Pneumonia: What’s the Difference?

‘Walking pneumonia’ is milder and doesn’t always require medication — but it’s also highly contagious

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Does the Flu Shot Make You Sick?

Doctors say that vaccination is an effective way to guard against influenza — and that it cannot give you the virus

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Rhinovirus vs. Enterovirus: What’s the Difference?

They’re viral cousins, but enteroviruses are more likely to cause serious illness

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What Elderberries Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Health

This fruit has clear nutritional benefits — but there’s little evidence it can prevent or treat illness

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November 24, 2025/Primary Care

How To Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Follow these tips, like hand washing and self-care, to keep illness at bay as you celebrate the season

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November 6, 2025/Ear, Nose & Throat

Sore Throat? Try Some Honey

Honey can help make a sore throat more bearable by tamping down inflammation and coating your throat

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November 5, 2025/Primary Care

Can Honey Really Help a Cough?

Honey can help relieve a cough by lowering inflammation in your airways and loosening up mucus

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Strep Throat or Just a Sore Throat? Here’s How To Tell the Difference

If you have other cold and flu symptoms, it’s probably not strep

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