Cold germs from someone’s nose or cough can live on surfaces for hours to days, depending on many factors. Learn which surfaces to avoid or clean.

As the flu spreads rapidly, Kaitlyn Covert, 19, is begging people to get their flu shot after the virus nearly killed her.

“The common cold is usually mild ... and severity of illness if treatment is started when symptoms are just beginning. The four available prescription drugs for flu are: oseltamivir phosphate ...

SSSS outbreaks are common in nurseries and day care centers due to the frequent skin-to-skin contact that can transmit the ...

There's no cure for the common cold, but there are ways to ease symptoms while the cold runs its course. Here's what helps and what to avoid, according to experts.

File photo of empty shelves for cold and flu remedies at a Kansas City area CVS. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star It’s getting warmer outside, but Kansas City and the rest of Missouri are ...

Anand Budi, Meritus' chief medical officer, advises rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medications for symptom relief ... Flu season typically runs from December through February, as cold weather ...

The Tri-State area is experiencing a rise in several viral illnesses, with the flu being the most prevalent, according to a community announcement from Meritus Health.

It’s the body’s response to flu but can also be caused by other respiratory viruses. “If a young, healthy person develops bronchitis, the protective layer in their respiratory tract will ...

Brace yourselves, KELOLAND, because that familiar chill in the air isn’t just the change of seasons – it’s also the signs of a particularly tough cold and flu season. We’re seeing reports ...

By the way, children under 4 years of age should not use any of the cough or cold medicines we’ve mentioned so far, according to the FDA. Fortunately, home remedies like drinking fluids and ...

AND HEALTH EXPERTS SAY ONE FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE SPREAD OF FLU AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES IS THE COLD WEATHER. OUR KELLY KENDALL SPOKE WITH LOCAL DOCTORS ABOUT WHY IT MAKES YOU MORE LIKELY ...