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How To Prepare for Flu Season

From washing your hands and disinfecting surfaces to boosting your immune health, there are many ways to reduce your flu risk

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October 3, 2025/Infectious Disease

Understanding COVID-19 Guidelines

Most can return to work or school when they’re symptom-free for 24 hours

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Can Zinc or Vitamin C Help You Fight Off a Cold?

Don’t expect miracles out of ‘immune-boosting’ supplements when you’re sick

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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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What’s the Difference Between Influenza A and Influenza B?

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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December 23, 2024/Children's Health

What To Do When Your Child Has the Flu

The flu can make kids seriously sick, so watch for signs of dehydration and breathing problems

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Should My Child Take Tamiflu?

Tamiflu can shorten your child’s illness and even help prevent the flu

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What Happens When Your Body Has a Fever

When your body is fighting infection, your internal temperature rises as a defensive response

Hand holding nasal swab, pushing it into at-home COVID/flu test vial on counter in bathroom

Got Flu-Like Symptoms? A New At-Home COVID-19 and Flu Test Can Help

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

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How Long Are You Contagious With the Flu?

You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after

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