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Can Chicken Soup Help You Fight Colds and Flu?
When you were a kid, did your mom make chicken soup whenever you got sick? Tap or click to find out whether or not this beloved home remedy is truly a cold-and-flu fighter.
When Are You Most Contagious?
You’re feeling cruddy, and you don’t want other people to share your misery. To avoid spreading a cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, Strep throat or stomach virus, follow these guidelines for healthy adults.
You Think It’s the Flu — Now What Should You Do?
Not sure whether you’ve got a really bad cold or the flu? Discover when to call the doctor, when to head to the ER, and when to seek care online. You’ll feel better (and protect those around you).
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Hack! Achoo! What to Buy for Cold and Flu
Searching shelves for cold and flu products is the last thing you need to do when you’re sick. Follow three steps to quickly find the right over-the-counter product for your symptoms and learn which ones won’t help,
Why It’s Important to Get Vaccinated Before Flu Season Hits
Flu season begins in earnest in November. So that means that it’s best to make sure you and your family get your flu vaccines by the end of October — or as soon as the flu shot is available, a new report says.
5 Vaccines for Adults: Why (and When) You Need Them
Think vaccines are just for kids? Adults need protection, too! Some diseases have serious — and even deadly — consequences later in life. Discover which vaccines every adult needs.
Why You Can’t Shake That Cold: Tips on Walking Pneumonia
Walking pneumonia, pneumonia’s milder cousin, is an infection that often spreads in schools, colleges and nursing homes. It’s hard to avoid, but you can take steps to prevent it.
7 Common Winter Conditions: Are You Contagious?
From the common cold to bronchitis, find out how long it should last and when to see the doctor.
Eat This, Not That to Fight Colds and Flu
The foods you eat have a great impact on your body, especially your immune system. Find out what to eat (and what to avoid) to boost your body’s ability to protect itself.