To prevent colds, keeping your immunity up before September and onwards may steer a virus away. Learn about cold prevention ...

Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died.

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Congestion or coughing symptoms can be eased by sitting in a steamy bathroom. This simulates a medical mist tent, ...

It's easier to catch the common cold and other types of illnesses during "sick season," from October to May. These ...

— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body ...

Saline nasal drops also help flush out mucous and inflammatory mediators, which can improve cold symptoms and give the immune ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) poses a significant threat, especially to vulnerable groups, with symptoms akin to the common ...

More than 86% of Maryland's flu cases are influenza A. The state has what the CDC considers to be "high" levels of the virus.

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During cold and flu season, it can be challenging to differentiate illnesses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, respiratory ...