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Search Topics We found about 87 results for Flu Colds and Flu Links to information on colds and flu. Covers at-home treatment for cold and flu symptoms, the flu vaccine, prevention of colds and flu, and medicines for the flu. What Difference Could the Flu Vaccine Make? Find out the important things that happen for you and others when you're protected by the flu vaccine. Vaccines to Prevent the Flu Flu Vaccines: Should I Get a Flu Vaccine? Guides you through the decision to get a flu vaccine. Provides info on the flu vaccine. Explains who should and should not get a flu vaccine. Covers benefits and risks. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision. Common Questions About the Flu Vaccine Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Discusses symptoms of the flu, which is caused by the influenza virus. Covers how it's spread and when people who have the flu are contagious. Discusses prevention, including getting the influenza vaccine. Offers home treatment tips. Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Why Children Don't Need Antibiotics for Colds or Flu Learn why antibiotics shouldn't be prescribed to children who have a cold or flu. Difference Between the Flu and a Cold COVID-19 or Flu? How to Tell Learn the difference between symptoms of the flu and COVID-19. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What You Need to Know Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Live, Intranasal): What You Need to Know Flu Complications Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms Tick Bites: Flu-Like Symptoms Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Discusses gastroenteritis (also called stomach flu) caused by a virus or bacteria. Covers symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Offers home treatment tips. Also offers prevention tips. Covers when you should seek care. Wise Health Consumer Provides links that give tips, like making the most of your appointment and getting better care at lower costs. Also includes links on understanding lab results and deciding whether to get a flu vaccine. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Children and Cough and Cold Medicines Learn what's safe—and what isn't—when it comes to your child and over-the-counter cold remedies. Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses symptoms and possible causes of abdominal pain, such as peptic ulcer disease, indigestion, appendicitis, and stomach flu. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses possible causes of abdominal pain in children 11 and younger, including stomach flu, urinary tract infection, constipation, and appendicitis. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Briefly discusses symptoms of sore throat caused by virus and bacteria infections and irritants. Covers common cold, mononucleosis (mono), strep throat, and flu. Covers symptoms such as swollen glands and pain. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Acute Bronchitis Describes acute bronchitis, which is short-term inflammation of the tubes that carry air to the lungs. Explains difference between bronchitis and pneumonia. Includes causes and symptoms like cough. Covers treatment options. Pneumonia Discusses pneumonia, a lung infection caused by bacteria. Covers mild symptoms of walking pneumonia and more severe symptoms of other types of pneumonia. Discusses tests used to diagnose pneumonia. Includes info on treatment using antibiotics. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Productive Coughs Hand-Washing Throat Culture Discusses test used to find cause of a sore throat. Covers conditions caused by fungal or bacterial infection. Covers how test is done. Looks at what results might mean. Acute Sinusitis Learn about acute sinusitis and how you can care for yourself at home. Fever: Here's Help Take a minute to find out what it means when you have a fever. Cough Symptoms in Children Sore Throat: Here's Help Take a minute to learn about a sore throat and what you can do to feel better. Colds Sinusitis Discusses sinusitis, which is infection or inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities. Covers acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis. Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers treatment with medicines and surgery. Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) This article explains what virtual care (telemedicine) is, when and how it's used, and what the risks are. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Ear Infections Pneumococcal Vaccine Learn how the pneumococcal vaccine protects you from serious infections. Ear infection (otitis media): Fast facts Find out what otitis media (ear infection) is. Viral Tests Tonsillitis Discusses tonsillitis. Covers symptoms like sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. Includes causes like the bacteria that cause strep throat. Discusses home treatment, nonprescription pain medicines, surgery to remove tonsils (tonsillectomy). Coronavirus (COVID-19) This article covers the basics of COVID-19, including common symptoms, treatment, the course of the disease, and how to care for yourself. Allergic Rhinitis Discusses allergic rhinitis. Covers common immediate and chronic symptoms. Looks at what increases risk. Covers treatment options. Offers prevention and treatment tips. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know Quick Tips: 10 Things to Do if You Have COVID-19 Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19 Learn about the vaccine for COVID-19. Using a Pulse Oximeter Learn when a pulse oximeter is helpful to use and how to use it. Relieving a Cough Diabetes and Infections Decongestants COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Learn about the COVID-19 vaccine for children, including what it is and why they should get it. Coughs, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses causes of coughs, including common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, GERD, COPD, choking, and chemicals in the air. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Lung Function Tests Fever Temperatures: Accuracy and Comparison Antihistamines Fibromyalgia: Managing Fibro Fog COVID-19: Why Get the Vaccine? Keeping you and others safe from COVID-19 continues with the vaccine. Here's how. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses causes of coughs in children, including common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, allergies, choking, and chemicals in the air. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Managing Your Energy Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Getting Support Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses the common causes of nausea and vomiting in children, including stomach illnesses and infections. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses respiratory problems that babies and children can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Saline Nasal Washes for Sinusitis Acetaminophen Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses fevers in those age 12 and older. Includes info on temperatures considered normal, mild fever, and high fever. Covers causes of fever. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses respiratory problems that older children and adults can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. COVID-19: Caring for Someone Who Is Sick Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses fevers in children age 11 and younger. Includes info on temperatures considered normal, mild fever, and high fever. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips. 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Learn how to know when you need to take a COVID-19 viral test. Viral Test for COVID-19 COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness Learn about COVID-19 and how to help protect yourself if you're at high risk for getting very sick from the virus. Long COVID Learn what effects COVID-19 may have on the body long after recovery. 5 Steps to Hand-Washing Learn the five steps to hand-washing. Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections Learn how to overcome barriers to wearing a mask. COVID-19: Taking Care of Yourself When You Have It Learn how to take care of yourself when you have COVID-19, and find out ways to prevent spreading it to others. Quick Tips: 9 Things to Do if You've Been Exposed to COVID-19 COVID-19: 7 Ways to Stay Safe When You're at High Risk Find out if you could be at higher risk for COVID-19 and learn how to stay safe. How to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Respiratory Infections Learn how to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of respiratory infections. Deciding to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Provides decision support for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19: Advice if You're Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know Conserving Your Energy Learn how to conserve your energy when doing daily activities. Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Guides through decision to take antibiotics for acute bronchitis. Explains when antibiotics are helpful. Covers risks of antibiotics. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Guides through decision to use antibiotics for a child's ear infection. Covers symptoms of an ear infection. Offers home treatment tips. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision. This topic is only appropriate for children 6 months and older. Results 1-87 of 87
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