I don't know about you, but to me it seems like there is a new recall of some type of cold or cough medication just about every other day. It's becoming more difficult to know what you can trust and what you can't.

The newest recall this week comes from Bayer and was prompted when the company noticed that their packaging on Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels was incorrectly labeled. The underside of the foil blister packaging labels the day formula as night and the night as day.

The medication is not contaminated, but people who take the night formula during the day may become drowsy due to the medication in it. The recalled product is lot number 296939L which is printed on the blister pack near the expiration date and on the outside packaging near the company logo.

If you have purchased the recalled medication, you can contact Bayer for a replacement or refund.

H1N1 (swine flu) has got a lot of people on edge and unfortunately there are those out there who like to prey on those fears.

I have seen numerous websites and posts about ordering the H1N1 vaccine and Tamiflu on the internet without a prescription. If you see claims like this, please know that they are not legitimate. It is illegal to buy and sell these products in this way and it can only lead to problems. If you actually order one of these products, there is no guarantee that the product is safe and it is extremely unlikely that it would contain the medication you think you are buying at all. The other possibility is that these sites are just looking for you to give them your personal information so they can steal your identity and spend your money.

The latest scam related to H1N1 is an email that claims to be from the CDC. It requests that people follow a link and fill out a "vaccination profile" for a CDC-sponsored State Vaccination program. The CDC has no such program and opening the link could install a code on your computer that may allow the scammers to access your personal information.

It is important to remember that there is a lot of information on the internet that you just can't trust. If you receive an email from someone you don't know, even if it claims to be from a government agency such as the CDC, it's best not to open it.

Still not sure what to believe? About.com's Guide to Patient Empowerment has an excellent article on Finding Credible and Reliable Health Information on the Internet.

The CDC has estimated that over 22 million Americans have already had the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) virus. That is a lot of sick people - and a majority of them probably didn't even know they had it.

Since we are in the middle of a flu pandemic, millions more will likely get the H1N1 virus before it is all said and done. Do you know what to expect if you are actually diagnosed with H1N1 (swine flu)? It is not as simple as going to the doctor and getting a flu test done. In fact, many health care providers aren't performing tests at all.

If you do get sick with flu-like symptoms, you should know what to expect if you decide you need to see your health care provider for possible treatment.

To all of my readers in the United States - Happy Thanksgiving! I hope this day finds you all well and enjoying your day. I am thankful for many things this day - my family, friends and this amazing job that allows me to reach so many people. I hope that you have found some helpful information on this site whether this is your first visit or your 30th.

Since so many people will be visiting with friends and family today and in the next few days, I wanted to share some tips about how to cut down on the spread of germs when you are together. Whether you are hosting the holiday festivities this year or traveling elsewhere, we have tips on staying healthy this weekend and throughout the holiday season. Happy Turkey Day everyone!

• Hosting a Healthy Thanksgiving Feast

• Staying Healthy When You Travel
• What to Do When Your Guests Show up Sick