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Antibiotic Use: What Everyone Should Know and Do

Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? Learn which common illnesses are usually viral or bacterial and when antibiotics are necessary. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Common Cold

General information about the common cold including symptoms, causes, transmission, prevention, treatment and diseases associated with the cold virus. Some information on research included also.... Details >

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Helping Your Child Breathe Easier  External Link

According to the American Association for Respiratory Care, the majority of children are hospitalized with a respiratory tract illness. Get practical tips to help your child breathe easier.... Details >

American Association for Respiratory Care  External Link

Is It a Cold or an Allergy? - (PDF)

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

This page provides information on treatment, prevention and complications associated with colds and allergies.... Details >

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Is It a Cold or the Flu? - (PDF)

Also available in: Spanish 

A checklist of symptoms designed to assist you in determining which of these health problems you may have.... Details >

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Personal and Home Hygiene  External Link

Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices are important methods to reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease. Find fact sheets on many related topics, including: creating a healthy ho... Details >

Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics  External Link

Self-Care Flow Charts: Cold and Flu  External Link

Learn how to treat the symptoms of a cold or flu and when flu- or cold-like symptoms could indicate the need to seek professional help.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  External Link

Walking Pneumonia  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

Colds that last longer than 7 to 10 days can develop into walking pneumonia, a less serious form of the lung infection pneumonia. Learn how you can help your child get well and stay healthy.... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  External Link

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