cold and flu

Let’s take a closer look at 12 flu facts for the 2017/2018 season, and hopefully clear up any rumors that are floating in the air like the virus itself.

It’s true that the vaccine won’t prevent 100-percent of flu cases, but it can reduce the risk of developing flu by 40 to 60-percent. Here are eight other facts about the vaccine to help clear up any misconceptions.

Sometimes despite your best efforts, you still end up with a mild cold, or a full-blown flu with fever and the chills. While there are countless remedies out there to try and combat these illnesses, there are alternative ways to reduce the symptoms.

Given this situation, it’s a good idea for everyone to understand the common cold a little better, starting with the many misconceptions, or myths, out there. So, what little white lies about the common cold did you believe until today?

It’s healthy to examine what’s left behind in your tissue because it can be a good indication of your overall health. Not only the color, but also the texture of your mucus (or snot, if you prefer) can tell you if you’re coming down with a common cold, a fungal sinus infection, or even worse.

The temptation to shed our winter hats, scarves, mittens, and even coats can swiftly leave us vulnerable to a chill that turns into a case of the sniffles. It’s quite common after a warm spell for everyone around us to suddenly fall sick. Fortunately, these nine effective approaches may save you from an early spring illness.