Most of us who are adults hate going to the doctor only to be diagnosed with a "viral infection". In non-healthcare speak that means "we don't know exactly what is making you sick and we can't do anything about it, but it will go away on it's own eventually". On one hand, being diagnosed with a viral infection is good because it (typically) means nothing is seriously wrong. On the other hand, it means there isn't much you can do to make yourself feel better any sooner.

While it isn't always the case, a majority of people who are diagnosed with a viral infection have symptoms such as congestion, coughing, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue. These may due to any number of common viral infections, or they could be due to one of the thousands of viruses we don't have specific names for.

If you are frustrated or still have questions about your diagnosis, you are not alone! Over 100 readers are talking about their viral infections and you can share your experience too.

Although flu season is officially over for now, you can still get it and you may have heard that there is more than one type of influenza. Influenza A is the most common but it is broken down into many different subtypes and even more strains which mutate frequently.

Influenza B is not as common as influenza A but it still causes outbreaks of influenza and is included every year in the seasonal flu vaccine.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between influenza A and B? Do they cause different symptoms or is one more serious than the other? We have information about every type of influenza and have articles that go into more detail about influenza A and influenza B and what they mean for you.

Are you congested? Have a sore throat, fever, headache or vomiting? Or do you have other symptoms but can't figure out what is causing them? How do you know when your symptoms warrant a visit to the doctor's office?

It can be hard to figure out. You don't want to spend the time and money sitting in the office just to be told it's nothing and to wait it out, but then you don't want to overlook anything serious either. This can be an even more difficult dilemma when you have young children and you are trying to decide if you should take them to the doctor.

Luckily, we have some guidelines that can help you figure it all out. You can evaluate many of your common symptoms and find out what could be causing them, whether you need to be seen for them and what your treatment options are.

We also have a very helpful guide from a prominent Pediatrician that will help you determine when you should take your child to the doctor and when it's probably okay to stay home.

Do you have a Berenstain Bears fan at your house? Or do you have young kids who aren't so sure about going to the doctor? Either way, the Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor is probably a book that you and your kids will both love.

As entertaining as it is for kids, it will help prepare them and maybe even calm a few nerves before a check up or sick visit. I am always looking for books that help explain getting sick or staying healthy to children. As a mom, I think reading to my kids is one of the best ways to teach them. They relate better to other children (or animals) in books that are going through similar experiences than they do to me telling them what to expect.

Do you have a favorite book to read to your kids about going to the doctor, getting sick or staying healthy? Share in the comments or leave your suggestions on Your Picks: Sick Day Books for Kids.