Colds/Flu
No one looks forward to the cold and flu season. Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds each year. In fact, the common cold is among the leading reasons for visiting a doctor and for missing school or work. The flu, with its potential complications, can be an even greater concern. Each year, an estimated 5 to 20 percent of Americans come down with the flu. Although most recover without incident, flu-related complications result in more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths annually.
“Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu.”
— Dr. Josephine Briggs NCCAM Director
For Health Professionals
NCCAM Clinical Digest
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Scientific Literature
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Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)