Flu cases are on the rise this season, as vaccination levels fall and COVID-style social distancing falls by the wayside.

It’s officially fall and that means cold and flu season is here. According to the CDC, Flu activity begins to increase in ...

A head cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. It is usually a mild illness, but it can have a significant impact on everyday activities.

This is typically due to a cold or flu and usually clears up swiftly once the infection has passed. However, there are instances when the effects seem to persist. Doctors at medical website ...

When you have a cold, do your best to keep it to yourself. A hearty sneeze can carry your cold virus up to 12 feet away. Cover your mouth when you cough, and sneeze into your elbow. Your hand can ...

When should I head to the GP? If you are on day four or five and you still haven’t shaken your cold or flu, that is when Dr Hoffman recommended you book in an appointment.

Myth 2: You always need antibiotics for the flu. Truth: Colds and flu are caused by viruses, not bacteria, so antibiotics won’t help unless there’s another infection involved. Myth 3: You can’t catch ...

It’s impossible to know from the symptoms alone whether you have Covid or a summer cold, as the latter also causes a runny nose, low energy, muscle aches, a cough, headache and sore throat, Prof ...