They can feel similar, but the differences matter — especially if you’re at higher risk for complications
Honey can help relieve a cough by lowering inflammation in your airways and loosening up mucus
From washing your hands and disinfecting surfaces to boosting your immune health, there are many ways to reduce your flu risk
The two main strains of the flu have a lot in common, but type A causes more cases and more severe illness than type B
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Getting vaccinated in October can help protect you against severe illness between November and March
Symptoms can overlap and be hard to distinguish, but there are some telltale differences
There are three antigenic types of influenza, but A and B are responsible for our flu season
It comes down to a wheeze, a fever and long-term effects
Infections, like the flu, are a common asthma trigger
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