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Cold and Flu: Relief, Remedies and Prevention

Late fall through winter is the time of year when coughs, sniffles, sore throats, and sneezes begin in earnest. And although being indoors may bring respite from the elements, it also brings more contact with the germs that cause colds and the flu. This guide will help you learn the differences between these similar conditions, and advise you on how to avoid catching them, what to do if you get one of them, and how to stay current on the latest research that scientists are conducting on them.

What Are Colds and the Flu?

Colds and influenza are viruses that are transmitted ... read more »

Preventing Colds and the Flu

For many, flu prevention is as easy as a yearly vaccination. Avoiding the common cold can be more ... read more »

Treating Colds and the Flu

It’s important to have a good idea of which illness you have. Anti-viral medications ... read more »

Cold and Flu Research

Researchers continue to study the viruses that cause influenza and colds, and continually make new discoveries. These sites will help you keep up to date on related research and news.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Interested in whether people are coming down with the flu in your area? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitor influenza throughout the country and produce weekly reports. The page has a color-coded map of the United States with flu activity.

Dulcinea's Picks

For flu research …
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has a summary of research into influenza.
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For cold and flu research news …
Science Daily is an online magazine with a section full of cold and flu articles, videos, images, and books.
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Medical News Today has articles its staff has written, along with cold- and flu-related press releases.
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MSNBC has news stories and commentary related to the cold and flu.
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Who knew?
The Onion is a parody newspaper that has published its advice on the cold and flu season. This article is for humor only; definitely don’t take its suggestions seriously.
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