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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 Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Influenza and the Common Cold   This online booklet describes the causes and symptoms of cold and flu infections, and offers specific recommendations regarding prevention, complications, and treatment. Common flu myths and treatmen... Details > American Lung Association Is It a Cold or an Allergy? Also available in: Spanish This page provides information on complication, prevention, and treatment if a cold or allergy.... Details > National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health Is It a Cold or the Flu? 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 Self-Care Flow Charts: Cold and Flu   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 Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please! Are you aware that colds, flu, and most sore throats and bronchitis are caused by viruses? Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? It’s true. Plus, taking antibiotics when you have a ... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services What's the Difference Between the Flu and a Cold? The viruses that cause colds and the flu are spread through hand-to-hand contact and through the air in droplets from sneezes and coughs. You do not catch a cold or the flu by getting wet or chilled. ... Details > Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services