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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

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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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August 13, 2024/Infectious Disease

What Are the COVID-19 Guidelines These Days?

Most people can return to work and regular life when they’re symptom-free for 24 hours

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May 30, 2024/Primary Care

Why Do I Keep Getting Sick?

Stress and unhealthy habits can lead to more colds, but taking some precautions may help you stay well

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January 15, 2024/Infectious Disease

Prepping for Flurona: When COVID-19 and the Flu Strike at the Same Time

It’s best to treat flu-like symptoms as if you have COVID-19

Two people standing in the cold.
November 29, 2023/Primary Care

10 Colds Not To Catch This Winter

The flu, RSV, COVID-19, pneumonia and more typically circulate during cold weather months

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