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Index: Cold and Flu Answers
Get answers to all your cold and flu questions. (116 Questions/Answers) -
What is Swine Flu, or H1N1?
Dr. Greg Poland answers the question: 'What is Swine Flu, or H1N1?' -
More Likely To Get A Cold In Winter?
Dr. Lisa Bernstein answers the question: 'More Likely To Get A Cold In Winter?' -
Should Everyone Get A Flu Vaccine?
Dr. James Conway answers the question: 'Should Everyone Get A Flu Vaccine?' -
What Is A Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?
Dr. Brownfield answers the question: 'What Is A Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?' -
Catching A Cold/Flu From A Co-worker?
Dr. Jon Abramson answers the question: 'Catching A Cold/Flu From A Co-worker?' -
Are There Foods To Help Prevent A Cold?
Dr. Owen Hendley answers the question: 'Are There Foods To Help Prevent A Cold?' -
What About Antibiotics For A Cold, Flu?
Dr. Andrew Pavia answers the question: 'What About Antibiotics For A Cold/Flu?' -
Natural Approaches For Cold Symptoms?
Dr. Ronald Turner answers the question: 'Natural Approaches For Cold Symptoms?' -
Can I Exercise If I Have A Cold or Flu?
Dr. Bernstein answers the question: 'Can I Exercise If I Have A Cold or Flu?' -
Distinguishing Dangerous Strep Throat
Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'What Are Symptoms Of Strep Throat?' -
Complications With Chickenpox?
Dr. Lisa Owens answers the question: 'Complications With Chickenpox?' -
Is It Bronchitis or Pneumonia?
Dr. Richard Zane answers the question: 'Bronchitis, Pneumonia Differences?' -
What Is Pneumonia, How Is It Treated?
Dr. Saleeby answers the question: 'What Is Pneumonia, How Is It Treated?'
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Symptom Check: Is it a Cold or the Flu?
Use this unique interactive tool to help distinguish cold and flu symptoms. -
Additional Cold & Flu Resources
Organizations providing assistance and information on colds and the flu. -
Cold & Flu Question Board
Do you have a question about colds or the flu for the experts? -
Quiz: Cold & Flu Season
Are you ready for cold & flu season? Take the quiz!
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WATCH: Do Flu Shots Really Prevent the Flu?
"20/20" looks at the truth behind the flu vaccine. -
WATCH: Germs at Your Desk
"20/20" examines the perils of snacking at your desk. -
WATCH: What Germs are Lurking in Your Kitchen?
Experts tell "20/20" that the kitchen can be the dirtiest place in the house. -
WATCH: It's Not Always Nice to Share
Experts tell "20/20" that makeup samples are contaminated with scary bacteria. -
WATCH: Germs at 35,000 Feet?
"20/20" looks at germs on airplanes. -
WATCH: Would You Touch a Public Toilet Seat?
Surprising news about one of the most feared germ-spots. -
WATCH: How Clean is Your Soap?
"20/20" takes a close look at anti-bacterial soap. -
WATCH: Smooching Fido
Are dogs' mouths really cleaner than humans'?
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Cold, Flu Stories and Video From ABC News
Articles and videos about cold & flu from ABC News. -
Blast From the Past: Plague Strikes China
A rash of pneumonic plague in China claims at least three lives. -
WATCH: Preventive Probiotics to Fight Flu?
Can eating healthy bacteria keep you flu-free? -
WATCH: Good Bacteria Fights the Flu
Research suggests that probiotics can boost the immune system. -
Can Good Bacteria Really Fight the Flu?
Study shows probiotics can ward off viral infections like the cold or flu. -
WATCH: How Pandemic Flu Viruses Form
Researchers believe monitoring the flu's genome can prevent future pandemics. -
Zicam Spray May Hurt Sense of Smell
Federal health officials warned manufacturers to cease marketing the products. -
Top 8 Controversial Medical Conditions
Are some conditions real? Some still meet with skepticism from the public. -
Kids Face 20-Fold Whooping Cough Risk Sans Jab
Parents' refusal of the pertussis shot may place kids in serious jeopardy. -
In the Interest of Safety-- or Swine Flu Follies?
The swine flu has led to some drastic reactions. Is it overkill? -
Timeline: Tracking the Spread of Swine Flu
A summary of the major developments in the H1N1 outbreak. -
WHO: Swine Flu Pandemic Alert to 5
Over 160,000 U.S. schoolchildren to stay home from school on Thursday. -
WATCH: Swine Flu: What to Do?
Dr. Tim with the latest information on the swine flu scare. -
Tourism Hit by Swine Flu: U.S. Warns on Mexico Travel
Travel officials around the world are taking action to spot swine flu. -
WHO Steps Up Swine Flu to Phase 4
U.S. cases hit 50, Mexico deaths at 149.
Welcome to the ABC News OnCall+ Cold & Flu Center! Find answers to the most pressing questions on colds and the flu answered by the nation's top medical experts from the country's most prestigious medical centers.
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- Am I More Likely To Get A Cold Or Flu If I Am Under Stress?
- Is It True That Lingering In Wet Clothing Or Cold Temperatures Increases My Chances Of Getting A Cold?
- Can You 'Sweat Out A Cold' By Putting On Lots Of Clothes And Covering Yourself In Blankets?
- Is There Any Truth To The Saying "Starve A Cold, Feed A Fever"?
- Is It True That I Can Get A 'Relapse' Of Cold Or Flu Symptoms If I Go Back To Work Too Soon?
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, N.Y.
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga.
- National Jewish Health, Denver, Colo.
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill.
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.
- University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, Colo.
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
- University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md.
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y.
- University of Virginia Health System and Children's Hospital, Charlottesville, Va.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.
The contents of this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
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