To avoid getting or spreading a cold, it helps to clean your hands often, carefully dispose of all used tissues, and avoid rubbing your eyes and nose.
-
Preventing the Common Cold
Cold and Flu Prevention
Once you have the common cold or the flu, there is no way to cure it and few ways to treat it. It's best to avoid them altogether.
Preventing Cold and Flu
Serious Flu Protection
Flu Vaccine
Most people are urged to get the flu vaccine every year because each season's prominent strain is different. You can get the vaccine in a shot or in a painless mist delivered into your nose.
Our Expert Germaphobe
Meet "Germ Freak" Allison Janse
Allison Janse is co-author of The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Cold and Flu and our expert on avoiding cold, flu and other germs your friends, family, children and co-workers might bring your way!
7 Worst Germ Habits
Are You Guilty of the Worst Cold and Flu Habits?
Here's a List of the Worst 7 Offenses. If you don't do these, you'll increase your chances of avoiding the cold and flu when they're going around!
Cold & Flu Tips
5 Tips for Avoiding Cold and Flu at the Office
Avoid being the sickie at home or the sickie slumped over in your cubicle by being "germ aware." Here's 5 ways to keep your distance.
Featuring Content From:
- About Us |
- Contact Us |
- Privacy Policy |
- Terms of Use |
- Security Policy |
- Advertising Policy |
- Advertise With Us
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2013 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
