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  • A mother and daughter wash their hands at the kitchen sink.
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    Stop Germs in Their Tracks With Fun Hand-washing Tips for Kids

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    Help keep your child healthy and happy by encouraging proper handwashing at home, school and while out and about. 

  • A woman getting her annual flu shot.
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    Top 3 Flu Prevention Tips

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    Keep these flu-fighting tips in mind to help get your family out in front of the flu this year.

  • A child playing doctor with a stuffed animal.

    The Best Thing You Can Do to Protect Your Child From the Flu

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    Every year we know it’s coming, but we’re never quite prepared for it. When we see the autumn spice of fall all around us, there’s also something not-so-nice lurking around the corner: flu season.
  • A mom comforts her son while he's sneezing at home.
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    Go to School or Stay Home: Your Guide to Colds, Coughs and Flu

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    Sometimes, it's easy to tell when your child is too sick to go to school. If they're violently ill, vomiting, running a high fever, or have a contagious condition like pink eye, then you'll want to...

  • A man sneezing in bed.

    Check Your Symptoms — What Might be Ailing You

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    It’s sniffles season again. But how can you tell whether you have a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or another infection? This symptom guide might point you in the right direction.
  • A woman on her couch blowing her nose.
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    Coronavirus vs. Flu, or the Common Cold: Know the Difference

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    With all of the news around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s easy to forget that the seasonal flu still affects millions of Americans each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

  • A father carrying his son on his shoulders while wearing a mask.
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    It’s Not Your Imagination — Here’s Why Colder Weather Brings Illness

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    In this helpful breakdown, our experts explain the differences between the main types of winter illnesses, what to do if you catch one, and when it's time to head to your doctor for help.

  • A man blowing his nose at home.
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    Do You Have COVID-19, the Flu, a Cold or Seasonal Allergies?

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    Coronavirus, the flu, the common cold and even seasonal allergies can  cause some of the same symptoms. For instance, you may have a cough with most of these ailments. But other symptoms, like a fever...

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    Flu Fact or Fiction?

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    Every flu season, as many as 20% of Americans get sick with a virus that causes seriously uncomfortable, even lethal complications. Getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to protect...