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Cold and flu season
Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms
As fall approaches each year, it signals the time for changes in the weather, holidays with family—and coughing, sneezing, sore throats, and headaches. When these symptoms hit, how do you know if y...
An older woman gets a flu shot. There are a lot of myths surrounding the flu.
Flu Myths
The flu, or influenza, is a viral infection. It occurs in your respiratory (breathing) area and affects your throat, lungs, and nose. There are a lot of myths surrounding the flu. A myth is somethi...
Colds and the Flu
Colds and the Flu
What is a cold and what is the flu? A cold and the flu are viral infections. They both affect your respiratory system. This includes your throat, nose, airway and lungs. It is difficult to tell the...
A doctor gives a child a vaccine in the arm. There are many misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to avoid common vaccine myths.
Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact
There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. If you find yourself trying to decide if you’re for or against them, here is some evidence-based information offered to clear up any co...