The common cold and flu can both make you feel miserable. Learn to distinguish the two, treat them accordingly, and practice future prevention tactics.
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How Much Tylenol Can I Take While Pregnant?
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Sudafed vs. Mucinex: What’s the Difference?
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Mucinex D vs Mucinex DM: What’s the Difference?
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Are Summer Colds Caused by Different Germs Than Winter Colds?
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What Is the Flu?
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What Is Post-Viral Syndrome?
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Comparing Advil (Ibuprofen) vs. Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
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What Is a Normal Body Temperature?
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Sensitivity to Cold
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Nasal Congestion
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Is the Flu Airborne?
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Flu B Symptoms: What You Need to Know
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Is the Flu a Virus or Bacteria?
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How Deadly Is the Flu?
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What Does Smoker’s Flu Feel Like?
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Chest Congestion Home Remedies
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Mono vs. Flu
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The Difference Between Cold and Flu
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When Is the Common Cold Season?
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Getting the Common Cold When You’re Pregnant
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When Is Flu Season?
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Should You Avoid Milk When You Have a Cold and Sore Throat?
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Summer Colds: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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How Germs Are Transmitted
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How Your Immune System Reacts to the Common Cold
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What Is a Bacterial Infection?
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Should I Take a Sick Day?
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How Long Are You Contagious With a Cold?
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Should You Exercise When You're Sick?
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Can I Catch a Cold From My Pet?
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Why Do Colds Cause Headaches?
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Flu Symptoms in Children
Recognizing Early Flu Symptoms in Children
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What to Avoid After Flu Shot (and Do Instead)
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Breakdown of What’s in the Flu Shot
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Is the Flu Shot a Live Virus? What to Know About the Flu Shot
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Senior Flu Shots
How Does Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) Work?
How Does Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) Work?
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Understanding Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
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What to Do in a Pandemic
Airborne Illness
An Overview of Airborne Viruses
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The Hidden Risks of Antibacterial Soap
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Who Should Not Get a Flu Shot
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Why Isn't There a Vaccine for the Common Cold?
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Flu Shot Side Effects
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Can I Get a Flu Shot While Sick?