Colds and Flu

Intro	Treatment/Getting Better
True or False?	Prevention
Signs and Symptoms

Every year, more than 200,000 people in the United States have to go to the hospital for flu-related problems. Colds are even more common, with Americans having 1 billion colds each year. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to protect yourself from colds and flu, and the best ways to take care of yourself if you do get sick.

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Written by the YMH & CYWH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

Updated: 3/17/2011