Cold and Flu Prevention

Washing your hands and getting the annual flu vaccine are effective prevention tactics for the cold and flu. Learn how else to protect your immune system.
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Is the Flu Airborne?
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Senior Flu Shots: A Guide to Getting Vaccinated Age 65 and Over
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Understanding Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
The flu vaccine protects you from the flu
Types of Flu Shots
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Getting a Flu Shot When You’re Pregnant
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What to Do in a Pandemic
Airborne Illness
An Overview of Airborne Viruses
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Visiting Family With a Chronic Illness During Cold & Flu Season
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The Hidden Risks of Antibacterial Soap
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What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot
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Who Should Not Get a Flu Shot
Young man smiles in relief at pharmacist after flu vaccination
What to Know About Afluria (Influenza Vaccine) Jet Injector
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Why Isn't There a Vaccine for the Common Cold?
Boy getting flu shot
Flu Shot Side Effects
Flu shot
Can I Get a Flu Shot While Sick?
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Can You Get the Flu From a Flu Shot?
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Why You Should Cover Your Cough (and Sneezes)
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Does an Onion in the Room Stop a Cold or Flu?
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6 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Woman getting flu shot at pharmacy.
Why You May Still Get Sick After a Flu Shot
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Is a Preservative-Free Flu Shot Safer?
Woman receiving a vaccine.
How Long Does a Flu Shot Last?
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Replacing Your Toothbrush After You've Been Sick
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Tips for Preventing Colds and the Flu
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How to Stay Healthy When Your Family Is Sick
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How Flu Shots Work—and Why They Sometimes Don't
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What to Know About Airborne
Flu
What Are the First Signs of Flu?
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Allergic Reactions to the Flu Shot
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5 Food Nutrients to Supercharge Your Immune System