It’s cold and flu season in the Southern Hemisphere. “A lot of people may be traveling to the Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, South America, ...

Comparing to past years, the flu season peaked in late February with roughly 9,600 cases in one week for the 2023-24 season and in late December for the 2022-23 season with roughly 18,3000 cases ...

Most cold and flu infections aren't dangerous, but "both colds and the flu can result in complications, such as pneumonia," especially for people over 65 or younger than two, Madsen says.

Symptoms of common colds, the flu and COVID-19 can overlap, so experts say testing is the best way to determine which of those you have.

Common colds tend to come on gradually. Flu, on the other hand, is likelier to hit you suddenly—and hard. You might have a slightly elevated temperature with a cold, but it probably won’t hit ...

That means the dreaded cold and flu season is right around the corner. "A visit with a clinician has become increasingly common for upper respiratory symptoms since the COVID pandemic," Mark ...

With these symptoms, it can be hard to know what’s making you sick, whether it’s cold, flu or COVID-19, without a test confirming the type of infection you have.

As December begins and the holiday season sets in, cold, flu and COVID-19 viruses are circulating. While the three illnesses share some commonalities, key differences set them apart. Here's what ...

It’s possible to catch COVID-19 and a cold or flu at the same time. Here are tips on how to feel better with a coinfection.

Cold and flu season is upon us as well as the holiday travel season. Patients driven to the ER who are battling a severe cold or the flu frequently ask me which vitamin supplements they can take ...

Many options can alleviate cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications — and it’s important to know the difference. "A prescription medication requires ...

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