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Symptoms, causes and treatment for the flu
A young white woman with long dark brown hair sits on her bed wearing a sweatshirt and shorts, sipping from a mug.

How to prepare for winter virus season 2024

Want to have a healthy holiday season? Then learn the latest on how to maximize your flu vaccine, time Covid-19 tests for optimum accuracy, and get online treatment for severe cases.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Ill female having cold sitting with glass of warm tea on couch under blanket and looking away. She is recovering with help of medicine.

Which flu is worse: flu A or flu B?

Get ready to finally understand the types of flu and their names. Plus, why the updated flu vaccine offers top protection against this season's type.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
Young ill man with cold and high fever lying on sofa at home. Cold and flu season.

What to do before (and avoid after) a flu shot

Our experts share tips to maximize your flu shot efficacy. Plus, how you can get same-day flu treatment online if the virus finds you before your scheduled jab.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
Photograph from above of a Black family in bed, with a man and woman cuddling two small children.

Do I have Covid-19, a cold, the flu or RSV?

Sick but don’t know which virus to blame? Our medical experts share how to determine what’s making you ill. Plus, how to get antiviral treatment online.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young white mother with short red hair sits in bed looking tired as she talks to her young blonde son who is gently hugging her.

When is Flu Season?

Learn how to protect yourself from the 2023 and 2024 flu strains. Plus, how to find prescription flu treatment if you fall ill.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN

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