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Guide to the flu

This year's outbreak is one of the worst in a decade. See our advice on how to prevent and treat the disease.

Published: January 2013

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Preventing the flu

Don't skip the flu shot
Should seniors get the high-dose Fluzone shot?
Make sure your doctor gets vaccinated
When masks can help
Do you need an automatic soap dispenser?
Should I get vaccinated if I already had the flu this year?

Treating the flu

Is it the cold or the flu?
Drugs to treat cold and flu symptoms
What to keep on hand to treat the flu
Thermometer Buying Guide and Reviews
Can supplements help ease flu symptoms?
The best humidifiers for your scratchy throat
Should I take Tamiflu?
Triaminic and Theraflu syrups recalled due to failure of child-resistant caps
Triaminic, Theraflu recall underscores our advice for treating your child's cold

Other flu resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Flu.gov
Google Flu Trends
Got the flu? There's an app for that

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