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Find out what vitamin C is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about vitamin C supplements.

Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Some cold weather dangers are obvious, but others are harder to see. When you must work in the cold, always be prepared and be aware.

Celebrate Global Handwashing Day to promote handwashing with soap throughout the world.

Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, most sore throats and bronchitis, and some ear infections. Unneeded antibiotics may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections. Symptom relief might be the best treatment option.

Flu Information for Parents with Young Children - CDC

Cold versus flu: Because colds and flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart. Learn the differences between colds and flu - CDC

You’re feeling pretty lousy. You’ve got sniffles, sneezing, and a sore throat. Is it a cold, flu, or allergies? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. But understanding the differences will help you choose the best treatment.

Sore throat and runny nose are usually the first signs of a cold, followed by coughing and sneezing. Most people recover in 7-10 days or so. You can help reduce your risk of getting a cold by washing your hands often and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.