Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died.

At least 15 states have very high levels of influenza, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The common cold can be caused by several different types of viruses and can cause a runny nose, congestion, cough, sneezing, ...

Winter creates perfect conditions for viruses to spread. Cold, dry air helps viruses survive longer outside the body, and ...

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— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body ...

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Viruses can spread through talking ... stay at home to keep from getting others sick. To treat a cold, flu or COVID-19, rest and drink fluids. You can take pain relievers to lower a fever or ...

With colds and flu, it's best to regularly clean surfaces ... and the CDC says the risk of getting the virus from a contaminated surface is low. Keeping your hands off your face can keep viruses ...

Viruses can spread through talking ... stay at home to keep from getting others sick. To treat a cold, flu or COVID-19, rest and drink fluids. You can take pain relievers to lower a fever or ...