Aim for a healthy lifestyle a balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables, and regular (preferably daily) physical activity

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Colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by several different viruses. A cold may last for about one week, but some colds last longer, especially in children, elderly people, and those in poor health. In the United States, colds account for more visits to the doctor than any other condition. Adults get an average of two to four colds per year, mostly between September and May. Young children suffer from an average of six to eight colds per year. Colds are highly contagious.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing or cough into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.

Studies have shown that 1gram of vitamin C a day reduces the incidence, length and severity of the symptoms. In fact anything that builds up your immune system will help prevent you from getting a cold in the first place, namely zinc and the herb called Echinacea. Eating fresh fruit regularly contain good sources of vitamin C helps; the body is unable to store Vitamin C so frequent regular requirements are necessary.

Cold and flu are often confused for one another because both are respiratory illnesses. The most notable difference is that the flu can result in serious complications such as pneumonia and bacterial infections or hospitalizations. Also, unlike symptoms of the common cold, the fatigue and weakness caused by the flu can last more than two weeks ? lingering long after other symptoms subside.

The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar flu-like symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than the flu.

Because colds and flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult (or even impossible) to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Special tests that usually must be done within the first few days of illness can be carried out, when needed to tell if a person has the flu.

Many human illnesses begin with what are commonly referred to as “flu-like” symptoms, such as fever and muscle aches. However, in most cases anthrax can be distinguished from the flu because the flu has additional symptoms. In previous reports of anthrax cases, early symptoms usually did not include a runny nose, which is typical of the flu and common cold. For more information, see the Signs and Symptoms Q & A.

Though the Flu and Colds are more common in the winter months because that is when the viruses spread across the country, it has nothing to do with being outside in cold weather.*

There are numerous pharmaceutical options for the relief of cold and flu-like symptoms, such as antihistamines, NSAIDs, decongestants, and cough suppressants. However, because these only address the symptoms, the underlying viral infection goes un-treated and may even be prolonged. For the flu, there are several antiviral drugs which may prevent infection development if taken at the very beginning of symptom onset.

The best thing you can do to avoid the flu each year is get a flu shot in the fall. Another thing you should do is wash your hands frequently and stay healthy.

Get vaccinated with the flu shot this year. The vaccine for the current flu season doesn’t provide protection against bird flu but protecting people against conventional flu could make them stronger against a new illness. Take some common sense steps to bolster your health and immune system – eat healthy foods, wash your hands, get some exercise, stay home from work or school if you are ill, and stop smoking.

this time, the risk to most people from avian flu is low. If you are planning to visit areas affected by avian flu, please see the information for travelers. Practice good health habits everyday: wash your hands frequently and cover your mouth if you cough or sneeze. For more personal hygiene tips, please see Fighting the Flu. Do not touch sick or dead birds and avoid touching bird droppings. If you touch a sick/dead bird or bird droppings, wash your hands with warm water and soap right away.

A.) There is no live virus in the vaccine so you can't get the flu from the vaccine. The live virus has been extracted and taken to the wood shed for a whooping. It is only possible to catch the flu from flu shot if the flu-shotologist breathes on you, licks your face or offers to exchange bodily fluids while administering the shot.

Saline rinses, in the very earliest stages of a head cold and/or flu, may reduce the incidence and duration of symptoms of the sinus and nasal infection.

ImmunExtra™ complements other preventative measures such as eating right, getting proper rest, washing your hands and avoiding contact with individuals suffering from colds or influenza. Research has shown that a healthy immune system can minimize the risk, and lessen the symptoms if you do become ill.

In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations.

You should treat both a Cold or the Flu about the same. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks such as coffee, teas, and colas with caffeine as well as alcohol. As for eating, use your appetite as a guideline - eat if you're hungry, but try to eat simple foods that are easy to digest.*

While promoting good health is where nutritional supplements and herbs have been shown to have their best effects, it is certainly helpful to continue on your supplement program when sick; in fact, the added stresses of fighting an infection significantly increases your body's nutritional requirements. Continue taking your supplements until advised to stop or change dosages by your healthcare provider.

The flu can cause severe illness and can threaten the life of many people, especially the elderly, people with chronic illness and very young people. A cold is usually not that serious. In general, the flu is worse than a cold. The flu has symptoms such as fever, body aches and you can get very tired. Colds have similar symptoms, but they are usually mild.

No. If you have a cold, flu, or hay fever, you should not take any medication of substance without first being sure that it does not contain a prohibited substance. This includes both over-the-counter and prescription medications from a doctor. A positive test, whether inadvertent or due to medical treatment, is still a positive test.

There is no cure for cold or flu. Antibiotics, which do work to kill bacteria, do not work on viruses. However, home treatment can help to relieve the symptoms and ensure a speedy recovery. For adults, paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen can help to relieve fever and pain. Always follow the instructions carefully and take care not stay within the safe daily doses.