Keeping children home from school if they have COVID-19 protects family and school community members at high risk of serious illness.
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Nasal irrigation has been used to treat the common cold for thousands of years, and modern science shows that it works.
In many of Austen’s novels, going out in the rain meant risking illness or death. Was this really the case?
This year’s flu season has been unusually severe – and COVID is still sending some people to hospital, too.
Mucus isn’t merely a symptom of illness – it’s your immune system in action.
Cold and flu viruses often circulate more in the fall and winter, but there are some time-tested strategies for avoiding them, such as vaccines, handwashing and staying active.
With cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s time for a flu shot. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for immunity to take effect, which is why it’s recommended to get the jab in the fall.
Here’s how the symptoms differ – and what to do about them.
Is it time to cut the men in your life some slack this winter? Here’s what the evidence says.
Knowing what’s causing your symptoms is important for choosing the right treatment.
Certain immune cells acquired from a coronavirus that causes the common cold appear to react to COVID – but more so in children that adults.
A combination of high demand and poor stock planning may explain current problems.
Cases of seasonal diseases may be higher due to a lack of exposure during the pandemic. Here are four graphs which give us some clues as to how things might play out.
Problems arise when there are too many unwarranted visits to GPs for cold symptoms. Occasionally, though, a cold might turn into something that needs specific diagnosis and treatment.
Some viruses even tend to be more common in the summer than in the winter.
A new generation of vaccines and boosters against SARS-CoV-2 may take a page from the anti-influenza playbook, with shots periodically tailored to target the most commonly circulating virus strains.
As little as 30 minutes of exercise five times a week can benefit your immune system.
Your rapid antigen tests say you’re COVID-negative but you still have cold symptoms. Generally, you should stay away from others until you’re well again.
Winter vitamin D supplementation may reduce the burden of common cold
At this stage it’s hard to know for sure, as there are many differences between the states. But it’s likely that climate plays a role.
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