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Preventing cold and flu viruses
Learn how to prevent viruses like colds and flu through rest, healthy foods and exercise.
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Overview & facts
Got another cold? Maybe you want to avoid catching a cold, or maybe you’re caring for someone who has a cold. We’ve got the answers you need. Become your own bodyguard. Learn natural ways to stay well and live cold-free.
What is a cold?
Feel like you’re catching another cold? Learn more about what causes colds, what the symptoms are, how to prevent a cold and how to treat one.
Prevention
Don’t let a nasty cold slow you down this year. Learn some of the latest ways to prevent colds so you can be active and productive every day.
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