Cold and Flu

More commonly known as the flu, influenza is a respiratory illness that can be caused by different types of influenza viruses. It should not be confused with the “stomach flu,” which causes abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The common cold and the flu, along with their symptoms, can often be managed with over-the-counter medications. That means you can head to your local pharmacy or shop online for medicine that may be able to alleviate some of the worst parts of being sick.

When cold and flu season begins, it can affect absolutely everyone. But if you have kids, your family is even more susceptible – and far more likely to get sick. And when the cold or flu strikes, it can mean missing school, work, and all kinds of other responsibilities.

There’s no cure for the common cold—there, we said it. There are so many articles and resources out there that are all promising to cure your cold faster as long as you use their patented remedies, or products, or follow their helpful advice. The truth is, there are some things that will help you get relief from the pain and frustration of symptoms, but there’s not much that you can do to get rid of a cold once it’s taken hold.