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We had not even completed the first month of school before all of us were sick with a bug. I don’t know what it is about the coincidental timing of the new school year and cold and flu season, but every year it seems to force our family to take a much-needed break from our day-to-day routine to recoup. Every year around this time, my husband and I head over to our local CVS/pharmacy for our annual flu shot. It’s one of our first lines of defense against the flu virus which is much more serious than the minor cold we were down with a couple of weeks ago.
A couple of weeks ago, I spent three immersive days with CVS/pharmacy at their headquarters in Rhode Island. During one of the sessions, we debunked some common cold and flu myths to help better prepare ourselves for the cold and flu season. Here are 5 things you need to know about the flu and the common cold:
1. There is no cure for the common cold, and supplements such as Airborne, have not been clinically tested.
2. Vaccination is the first and best line of defense against the flu. The CDC recommends that adults and children over the age of 6 months receive the vaccination.
3. The most contagious time period for a cold is 1 day before the onset of symptoms or 3 days after the initial exposure. The most contagious time period for the flu is 5-7 days into the illness.
4. While there is no cure for viruses, natural remedies like dark honey can coat and soothe a sore throat while lemon can help reduce mucus.
5. When purchasing cold and flu remedies, remember that all CVS/pharmacy brands are held to the same standards and FDA regulations as national brands but priced 20-40% less.
CVS/pharmacy recently put together this infographic to prepare and educate families about the flu. I find it helpful to have the common symptoms and remedies right on hand and I’ve thought about printing and laminating it to put on our bulletin board. Remember that if you get your flu shot at CVS/pharmacy, you’ll receive a 20% savings pass that can be used on a future purchase.
For more information about preventing and treating the flu, visit cvs.com/flu.
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I carry hand sanitizer in my purse and use it when I am out.
I try to eat healthy foods, and take an extra vitamin supplement.
I eat healthy, get enough rest and wash my hands frequently.
Wash hands more frequently and drink a lot of water daily.
I get a flu shot every year, use hand sanitizer & take extra Vitamin C.
We wash our hands frequently and take supplements.
We take our vitamins.
Flu shots and handwashing
i make sure i clean all the door knobs and handles through out the house
Exercise and wash my hands!
we are washing our hands every time we come in from school the store etc
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Great tips! The entire family just got their flu shots, and I’m really cracking down on the kiddos washing their hands now. Hopefully this will prevent all of us from getting too sick this season.
Take vitamins, wash hands
I get a flu shot, wash my hands a lot, drink plenty of water and take vitamin C. I’m pretty healthy.
I wash my hands as much as I can. I also got the flu shot so hopefully that will help.
Everyone in our family washes their hands when they come home, and we eat healthy to keep our immune system strong!
I make sure and disinfect my door handles since lots of germs land there!
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I take extra vitamin b
I wash my hands often and try to avoid large, germy crowds at the mall
Everyone in the family takes a daily multivitamin