It’s officially fall and that means cold and flu season is here. According to the CDC, Flu activity begins to increase in ...

You can’t rely on just your symptoms to help you determine if you have a cold, the flu or Covid. Testing is the only way to know for sure, says epidemiologist.

The flu just won’t quit this year. The virus seemed to peak after the December holidays in Massachusetts, headed back down, and then made an abrupt U-turn. And it’s still climbing. Now, people ...

While three illnesses — flu, the cold and COVID-19 — share some commonalities, key differences set them apart. Experts recommend several steps, including vaccination, to stay healthy. About 25 ...

It's rare to have difficulty breathing with the cold or flu, but it can often be a symptom of COVID-19. Loss of taste or smell is also sometimes a symptom of COVID-19 but very rarely present with ...

But while flu is caused by influenza viruses only, a cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses, according to Davis. These include rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, and (confusingly ...

While three illnesses — flu, the cold and COVID-19 — share some commonalities, key differences set them apart. Experts recommend several steps, including vaccination, to stay healthy. About 25 ...

Most cold and flu drugs attack symptoms, not the specific viruses that cause the illnesses. They aren't a cure, but they can make you feel better or shorten your illness. There's no one right way ...

Characteristic. Cold. Allergy. How Long It Lasts. 3-14 days. Days to months -- as long as you're in contact with the allergy trigger and a short time after ...

Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen Caplets (216-Count) Amazon. For those seeking an acetaminophen, Advil is another medicine cabinet essential that helps lessen and prevent cold and flu symptoms.

The chart below shows what symptoms are more likely to be present with each virus. ... As we enter cold and flu season, it is important to take proactive steps to stay healthy.

Sick woman and man have cold, flu and high fever. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has added a new color to its flu activity level chart, indicating areas with very high levels of respiratory ...