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Colds and Flu

Colds and Flu Symptoms : Colds and Flu Information : Discovery Health

Get the remedies you need or just keep colds and flu at bay with Discovery Health's Colds & Flu Center.

Get the Latest News on Swine Flu

Stay up to date with breaking news on the swine flu outbreak.

Protect Yourself From the Flu

Frequent hand-washing is one way to avoid swine flu. Learn more.

How the Flu Virus Spreads

Learn how flu strains mutate and could potentially cause a pandemic.

Features

Flu Symptom Checker

Flu Symptom Checker

From body aches to cough and fever, see why the flu makes you feel so bad.

History of Influenza

Every 30 to 40 years an aggressive flu virus emerges and catches people unprepared.

Flu 101

Get the facts on the flu.

Wash Away Those Germs

Keeping hands free of germs is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infectious diseases.

More From HowStuffWorks.com

Learn how viruses work.

Need to Know

Colds and Flu Video

See how immunizations can prevent the spread of the flu and learn how to protect against cold and flu viruses in the Respiratory Health Video Gallery.

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Ask the Expert

Streptococcus Pneumonia

Dr. Rob says don't wait to vaccinate!
 Streptococcus Pneumonia

When to Call the Doc

When are cold and flu symtpoms really serious?
 When to Call the Doc

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Swine Flu: Just Wash Your Hands!

Worried about swine flu? Take mom's advice: wash your hands repeatedly, stay home if you're sick, seek treatment if you have a fever.

Take the Poll

Has swine flu affected you in any way?

Live Well

Fight Back

Don't take the flu lying down.

Seven Days of Suffering

Spend a week with the flu.

Colds and Flu A-Z

Learn more about respiratory conditions.

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Assess Your Flu Risk

See how likely you are to catch the flu.

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