Cold and Flu
Find everything you need to know about Cold and Flu right here
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Beat the Flu… might say the flu is the common cold 's stronger, nastier cousin. Like the common cold , the flu causes coughing ..... coughs, or sneezes. Cold and flu viruses can roost on ..... people, getting an annual flu shot is vital. The CDC says …
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Fight the Flu with Ginseng… research on this product is so significant that in Canada, it is allowed to be sold with a specific health claim for cold and flu prevention," says Ontario pharmacist Sherry Torkos, author of "The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine …
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Cold, Flu, and Allergy Guide
… neck pain or stiffness, or chest pain. Prevention: Get a flu shot , especially if you're 65 or older or have chronic heart ..... hemorrhagic stroke. Many common brands of over-the-counter cold - and - flu products contain PPA; if you bought your supply last year …
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6 Superfoods for Your Cold… 3 cup, 183 calories It's no surprise that oranges made our Superfoods list because of their high vitamin C content, a common cold -fighter. Just one orange a day provides your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. In fact, eating a whole orange …
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A Guide to Remedies
… PPA, after a research study found it increases the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Many common brands of over-the-counter cold - and - flu products contain PPA; if you bought your supply last year or before, read the ingredients list carefully before you take …
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Antibiotic Resistance
… treat it for at least 10 days because it's probably the common cold and it is going to get better," says Jon Abramson, M ..... sore throat, unless a culture or rapid strep test reveals strep throat . Monitor your symptoms. If they get worse or last longer …
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How Sick Is Too Sick to Exercise?
… but start at half speed. If you feel OK after 10 minutes, proceed at normal intensity. If symptoms are below the neck ( bad cough , fever, vomiting, or diarrhea), forget it. Head for bed, not for the health club. Exercise exacerbates dehydration …
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The Truth About FluMyth: A flu shot causes the flu. Fact: This is a big misconception, says Niranjan Bhat ..... influenza branch of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The flu shot is made with a killed virus, so it's impossible to get the flu from …
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The New Pharmacist
… libraries, so customers can browse through health reference books. Many pharmacies also provide basic health screenings, conduct flu shot clinics, and sponsor educational seminars. Also becoming more common: Wellness programs, such as those teaching people …
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Office Germs
… echinacea whenever she starts coughing, etc., I get a yearly flu shot , and I keep antibacterial wipes handy to wipe down my phone ..... bacteria can be transferred to computers or telephones. The flu shot and antibacterial wipes are helpful but you need to confront …
