ArticleCold and Flu Season: Prep for Battle

Before cold and flu season hits, try these tips to prepare yourself and your family. They ll make those sick days easier - and help you take fewer of them.

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Is it just a run-of-the-mill cold, or something else, like the flu, allergies, bronchitis, sinusitis, or pneumonia? Here’s how to tell.

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. If you have a cold or the flu, should you go to work or school? Learn how long colds and flu last, how long you re contagious, and when to stay home.

ArticleCalm Your Cough

Learn which home remedies are best when a cold or flu gives you a cough or sore throat -- and when to see a doctor.

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Does your child have the cold or flu? Know how to ease their yucky symptoms so they feel better as they recover -– and when to call their doctor.

ArticleEase Your Flu Symptoms

Sick with the flu? These simple tips will help you ease your symptoms and get you back on your feet.

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Exercise is vital for good health, but what about when you have a cold or the flu? Find out when to take it easy, and when it’s safe to hit the gym again.

VideoHow to Get Over a Cold

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