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Cold and Flu

As the winter months approach and more people spend time indoors, the chances for catching the flu or a cold from someone increases. By learning more about the symptoms of colds and the flu, as well as prevention tips, hopefully you and your family can have a healthier winter.

Cold & Flu Symptoms

It is not possible to tell the difference between a cold and the flu when you first become ill. Both the flu and a cold can be caused by a variety of different viruses. The symptoms of flu tend to become more severe than the symptoms of a co (More)


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