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While flu cases have dropped sharply, COVID and other viruses continue to circulate nationally. Here are a few tips and reminders as we continue to navigate cold and flu season, as well as COVID. Stay ...
It’s cold and flu season in the Southern Hemisphere. “A lot of people may be traveling to the Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, South America, ...
That means the dreaded cold and flu season is right around the corner. "A visit with a clinician has become increasingly common for upper respiratory symptoms since the COVID pandemic," Mark ...
Cold and flu germs pass through the air from person to person. When a sick person coughs, sneezes, or talks, tiny drops of mucus hit the air. You can take them in through your mouth or nose.
Comparing to past years, the flu season peaked in late February with roughly 9,600 cases in one week for the 2023-24 season and in late December for the 2022-23 season with roughly 18,3000 cases ...
Another important difference between a cold and the flu is the presence of a fever. The flu is typically accompanied by a high-grade fever of 102 to 104 degrees F. With most colds, you won't get a ...
Common colds tend to come on gradually. Flu, on the other hand, is likelier to hit you suddenly—and hard. You might have a slightly elevated temperature with a cold, but it probably won’t hit ...
Common cold coronavirus incidence decreased by more than half after widespread SARS-CoV-2 infections and vaccination compared ...
Many options can alleviate cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications — and it’s important to know the difference. "A prescription medication requires ...
With the return to campus, the arrival of fall, and increased gatherings indoors on and off campus, we would like to offer reminders on how you can prepare for the cold and flu season. While there is ...
Here's how to tell whether you have the flu or a cold and the best way to treat each one. Symptoms of a cold vs. the flu. The flu and the common cold are both caused by a virus.
Cold and flu season is upon us as well as the holiday travel season. Patients driven to the ER who are battling a severe cold or the flu frequently ask me which vitamin supplements they can take ...