From washing your hands and disinfecting surfaces to boosting your immune health, there are many ways to reduce your flu risk
Most can return to work or school when they’re symptom-free for 24 hours
Don’t expect miracles out of ‘immune-boosting’ supplements when you’re sick
This fruit has clear nutritional benefits — but there’s little evidence it can prevent or treat illness
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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
The flu can make kids seriously sick, so watch for signs of dehydration and breathing problems
Tamiflu can shorten your child’s illness and even help prevent the flu
When your body is fighting infection, your internal temperature rises as a defensive response
This at-home test for COVID-19 and flu can help you figure out what’s causing your symptoms, and how best to treat them
You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after
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