The common cold often shares many of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 or the flu but tends to be much milder. You may have a runny nose or congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, slight ...

Maybe not right away. Seasonal flu activity has been down but is starting to increase slightly among children, according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

Although a flu shot doesn’t guarantee one won’t catch the flu, the vaccine still counts as one of the most effective ...

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to recommend annual flu vaccines but against flu shots containing the preservative thimerosal ...

Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

Understanding the differences between colds, flu, and RSV can help in identifying the illness you're dealing with, the ...