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Is it a Cold or the Flu?
The common cold and the flu are both respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms, find out what their differences are.
1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic Deaths
Widely considered one of the worst public health disasters in known history, find out how many people researchers believe died during the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic.
Itchy Eye Treatments
A look at itchy eye treatments based on what is causing your symptoms. Find out whether you should be concerned about your itchy eyes and what you can do to make them feel better.
How Long Is a Cold Contagious?
When you are coughing and sniffing with a cold, you may be wondering when you are contagious. How long should you stay at home to avoid spreading your germs to others? Find out when you are contagious with a cold.
How Long Is the Flu Contagious?
Do you have the flu and wonder if you are contagious or for how long? Find out whether or not the flu is contagious and how long you should stay away from other people if you get it.
Flu Activity by State
Because flu activity can change around the country very quickly, the CDC provides state-by-state information that is updated weekly during flu season. This information will also be made available here so you have all the information you need about the flu in one place.
Flu Pandemic Phases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed criteria for it's six flu pandemic phases and two post pandemic phases. Find out what these flu pandemic phases are and what each of them means.
Sick Day Activities for Kids
Finding ways to entertain your kids when they are sick can be a challenge. Get some great sick day activities to keep your child entertained while she gets better.
Itching Nose
Do you have any itchy nose? Find out what is causing that irritating itch in your nose.
Itchy Eyes
Why do our eyes itch? There are many different causes of itchy eyes and treatment usually depends on the cause. Come find out the most likely cause of your itchy eyes.
Cover Your Cough
What do we mean when we say "cover your cough"? It's an important step in stopping the spread of germs. Find out how you should be covering your cough and why.
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Vomiting and diarrhea are very unpleasant symptoms. Sometimes, you need to see a doctor for these problems. Find out when to see your doctor for your vomiting and diarrhea.
Is Hand Sanitizer Better Than Hand Washing?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer has been around for years, but the research was never quite clear whether it was as effective against germs as washing your hands. Now the facts are in.
Why H1N1 Is (and Isn't) Swine Flu
H1N1 flu caused a pandemic starting in April of 2009 and was initially known as "swine flu." Find out more about how H1N1 got the name swine flu and why it's not really accurate.
Seasonal Allergies Symptoms
Do you have seasonal allergies symptoms? Learn whether your symptoms could be caused by seasonal allergies.
Learn About the Flu
The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that kills thousands of people every year. Learn more about the flu, including different types of flu and what to watch for.
Is Pneumonia Contagious?
It affects millions of people every year, but is pneumonia contagious? Learn about how pneumonia occurs and whether or not it is contagious.
How Long Does the Flu Last?
When the flu hits you, the first thing you want to know is how long it's going to last. Find out how long the flu can last and everything else you need to know about how the flu may affect you.
What Causes Stomach Flu?
Many different things can cause the stomach flu, although none of them are actually the influenza virus. Learn about the causes of stomach flu and find out more about this common and unpleasant illness.
Stomach Flu Symptoms
How are stomach flu symptoms different from symptoms of the seasonal flu? Learn everything you need to know about stomach flu symptoms.
Groups at High Risk for Flu Complications
Certain groups of people are at higher risk for complications from the flu than others. Find out who is at high risk for flu complications and what they can do to protect themselves from the flu.
When to See a Doctor for Abdominal Pain
When should you see a doctor for abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is a very common symptom that often needs no treatment. But there are also some very serious conditions that can cause abdominal pain and may even be an emergency. Find out when you should see a doctor for abdominal pain.
Incubation Period for Strep Throat
Find out what the incubation period for strep throat is and how long you might be contagious if you have it. From the time you are exposed to the time you show symptoms, learn about the incubation period for strep throat.
FluMist , the Nasal Flu Vaccine
Is the nasal flu vaccine, FluMist, right for you? Get the information you need about the injection-free nasal flu vaccine, FluMist.
Flu Shot Questions
Do you have flu shot questions? Many people have concerns and questions about the flu shot. Get answers to many flu shot questions here.