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Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

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May 31, 2023/Infectious Disease

Why Is RSV Different Now Than In Past Years?

Our most at-risk populations are still highly affected by RSV

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May 16, 2023/Allergies

This Is Why Your Nasal Spray Stopped Working (and What To Do About It)

‘Rebound congestion’ happens when your body starts to rely on decongestant nasal spray

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May 15, 2023/Infectious Disease

What Are the Long-Term Effects of RSV?

People with certain preexisting medical conditions have increased risk factors

Child with fever has wet washcloth on forehead.

Never Use Rubbing Alcohol To Bring Down a Fever

It can cause alcohol poisoning and other serious health issues, especially in kids

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Person coughing in bed.

9 Ways To Stop Coughing at Night

Taking a warm shower before bed and drinking warm liquids throughout the day can help

Someone cooking chicken noodle soup.

Fact or Fiction: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever

The advice dates to 1574, but it doesn’t quite meet modern medical guidelines

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December 15, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?

It depends on your symptoms and where you feel them in your body, but you may want to sit this one out

Person lying in bed with thermometer in mouth

You Think It’s the Flu — Now What Should You Do?

Resting, staying hydrated and taking over-the-counter medicine can help you recover quickly

Doctor giving pregnant woman a flu shot.

Is It Safe To Get a Flu Shot When You’re Pregnant?

Health experts recommend that pregnant women consider getting the flu shot as soon as it’s available

A field of echinacea flowers.

Echinacea: Can It Boost Your Immunity?

Echinacea affects immunity, but won’t help you fight a cold

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