As temperatures drop the common cold rears its familiar head, affecting many. Learn how winter colds spread, treatment and ...

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Have you ever noticed everyone seems to be sick in February? That’s not just your perception. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, for more than 40 years, February has proven to be ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...

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Common cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms and cases can spike during the year-ending holidays, according to Johns Hopkins winter ...