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  • Young pregnant woman in bed with pills and a thermometer. Sick with the flu or a cold.

    Viral Infections During Pregnancy

    If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.

  • Older adult getting a flu shot

    Flu Myths

    The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy.

  • young girl rests her head on her desk at school

    Common School-Age Illnesses/Infections

    Childhood illnesses can be worrying for parents, but most common illnesses are relatively harmless and can be cared for at…

  • young caring mother kissing sick daughter in head

    Combat Cold and Flu Season

    Cold and flu season usually begins when the weather starts to cool. You can take steps to help protect your…

  • Preventing the Flu

    The flu is a viral infection that can lead to serious diseases, such as pneumonia. That’s why it’s important to…

  • Lung Symptoms

    Pleurisy (Pleuritis)

    Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest, which can become irritated with the…

  • family doctor stands in front of blurred family in background

    Deciding When to See a Doctor

    It can be hard to know when you should go to the doctor. There are no rules about when to…

  • A mother and two young children lie in bed blowing their noses. Flu symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for symptoms of the common cold and vice versa. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses.

    Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms

    The common cold and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They share many symptoms, but they…

  • Young woman wearing a mask to protect from getting H1N1 influenza

    H1N1 Influenza

    H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…

  • Echinacea flowers next to a cup of tea made from them

    Echinacea: What Should I Know About It?

    Echinacea is a flowering plant also called coneflower. It is a popular herbal remedy used to prevent or treat symptoms…

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