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Why January Feels Like “Sick Season”
January has earned a reputation for being the month when everyone seems to get sick, and there’s a reason for that. Cold temperatures push people indoors, allowing viruses to spread more easily through shared surfaces and air. Social gatherings and travel can quietly...
Preventing and Treating Common Winter Illness
As temperatures continue to drop, so does your body’s natural defense against seasonal illnesses like the common cold and influenza. These common illnesses affect millions of people each year, especially during the winter season. By practicing healthy lifestyle...
How to Stay Healthy During Seasonal Flu and Cold Season
Cooler weather marks the return of the dreaded cold and flu season, which begins in October and peaks between December and February. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Most people recover from...
What Families Should Know About The ‘Quad-Demic’
What Families Should Know About The ‘Quad-Demic’ As families across the U.S. face the ongoing cold and flu season, healthcare professionals nationwide are bracing for the "quad-demic" — a convergence of four significant viral illnesses: COVID-19, influenza,...
Flu Recovery and Hydration
Flu Recovery and Hydration Recovering from the flu can be a challenging process, and one of the most important steps to regaining your strength and feeling normal again is staying hydrated. The flu virus often leaves our bodies depleted of vital fluids due to fever,...
Staying Safe and Healthy in Cold Weather
Staying Safe and Healthy in Cold Weather With the winter season in full swing, the dangers of extreme cold weather become a reality for many people throughout the U.S. From hypothermia and frostbite to an increased risk of illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus...
How To Distinguish Between the Common Cold, Flu and RSV
How To Distinguish Between the Common Cold, Flu and RSV The common cold, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the most common respiratory illnesses in the United States, particularly during the cold weather season. Because they share similar...
Beginner’s Guide to Whooping Cough
Beginner’s Guide to Whooping Cough Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness that’s making a resurgence in the U.S. Recent preliminary data shows that more than five times as many cases of whooping cough have been reported in...
6 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
6 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season The winter holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness and delicious food. However, the holidays also happen to overlap with cold and flu season, which can put a damper on your holiday plans if you’re not careful. With so many...
Seasonal Allergies Vs. Cold/Flu Symptoms
Seasonal Allergies Vs. Cold/Flu Symptoms With the fall season in full swing, many Americans are preparing for the upcoming cold and flu season. While it’s reasonable to assume that your sudden onset of sneezing and stuffy nose symptoms are simply signs that you are...
Know The Difference Between Common Cold and Flu Symptoms
Know The Difference Between Common Cold and Flu Symptoms You know the feeling — you wake up one morning with a scratchy throat and a case of the sniffles. While it’s reasonable to simply brush it off as a common cold, it’s important to distinguish between the common...
Spread Love, Not Germs: Tips for a Germ-free Valentine’s Day
Spread Love, Not Germs: Tips for a Germ-free Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, but it's also important to consider health and safety, especially in the midst of cold and flu season. Read on for some helpful tips to enjoy a...