Posts tagged with "flu"

How can you tell if you have a cold or the flu?

11 Octubre 2010

A cold and the flu can be easy to confuse. Some of the symptoms can be the same, including: Stuffy nose. Cough. Fever. Headache. Body aches.  The rule of thumb is that a cold tends to be a milder illness than the flu.  The flu will have: A higher fever. Weakness. Generalized body aches thatContinue Reading >>

Don’t let the flu get you!

4 Octubre 2010

You can help prevent getting and spread the flu by following three easy steps. 1) Get your seasonal flu vaccine. This can be either a shot or nasal spray depending upon your age and health. 2) Get your H1N1 vaccine. People at higher risk for H1N1 flu include: Pregnant women Anyone six months to 24Continue Reading >>