Winter is here, and with it come higher rates of respiratory illnesses. If you've been struck down recently with a sore ...

That means the dreaded cold and flu season is right around the corner. "A visit with a clinician has become increasingly common for upper respiratory symptoms since the COVID pandemic," Mark ...

The common cold often shares many of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 or the flu but tends to be much milder. You may have a runny nose or congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, slight ...

Cold and flu season is in full swing, and Missouri health officials are encouraging residents to get immunized. "There are also concerning overlapping dangers of the risk of flu with our high ...

Another important difference between a cold and the flu is the presence of a fever. The flu is typically accompanied by a high-grade fever of 102 to 104 degrees F. With most colds, you won't get a ...

Whether a flu or cold, continue to cover your mouth while coughing or sneezing and wash your hands to help prevent the further spread of illness. And, if you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it.

Many cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms overlap: fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing and general fatigue. Experts say the only symptom that may distinguish a nasty cold from COVID-19 is the loss ...

It's rare to have difficulty breathing with the cold or flu, but it can often be a symptom of COVID-19. Loss of taste or smell is also sometimes a symptom of COVID-19 but very rarely present with ...

Is it cold, enterovirus, RSV, flu? What’s a parent to do? Loss of taste and smell? That one we know: It’s COVID-19 for sure. But with so many bugs around, it’s not easy for parents to know ...

Stock up on tissues and dig out your thermometer, cold and flu season is back. As fall deepens, common colds and the flu are spreading, but one poke can help protect your health.

Latest medical research on cold and flu viruses, including symptoms, remedies, prevention and treatment. Learn how you can help protect yourself from cold and flu viruses, including swine flu and ...