Cold Cough and Flu
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When you're sick
FDA
Getting lots of rest and drinking fluids are just two recommendations from the FDA when you have a cold, cough or flu. Find more here.
Medicate your symptoms
Medicine Net
Different cold, cough and flu symptoms require different treatments. Find out what drugs might be used.
Over-the-counter medicine
Illumistream
In this video Dr. Mom explains some of the OTC medication available for cold, cough and flu symptoms. You decide what's best for your family.
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It might be more
Illumistream
Could it be more than a cold, cough or flu? Video explains symptoms, such as earaches and painful swallowing, that might necessitate a doctor visit.
Track your symptoms
Flu Facts
Answer nine questions to see if you need to seek medical attention for your cold, cough or flu. Print it out and take with you.
Cold or flu?
Flu Facts
Chart explains the symptoms, including coughing and fever, that are common to the cold and flu. What do you have?
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Calculate your risk
Canada
Use this handy calculator to figure out if you might have a cold, cough or flu.
Fact or fiction
Baby Center
Antibiotics are useless against the cold and flu. Click on other common myths about colds, coughs and the flu to see what you know.
Take the quiz
iVillage
This short quiz might teach you important facts about colds, coughing and the flu that you didn't know.
Video explains ways to stop the spread of colds, cough and the flu, such as getting the flu shot and hand washing.
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Recipes for sick kids
News Target
Some parents like to try natural herbs and spices first for their child's cold, cough or flu symptoms. You might find a good recipe here.
Natural remedies might help
Holistic Online
Click on any alternative treatment option for colds, coughing and the flu and get the details about the therapy. See what you think.

