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12 Cold & Flu Myths

What you need to know to keep your family happy and healthy this winter.
Mother holding sick child Myths Gone Viral: Debunked

As cold and flu season wears on, it's pretty likely you or someone in your family have played host to one of the unpleasant respiratory viruses making the rounds. Getting rid of these unwelcome "guests"—or avoiding them altogether—starts with knowing which strategies and beliefs are helpful, and which aren't. Here, we set the record straight.