Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Which Bug Is It?
There’s no cure for the common cold or seasonal influenza. Both are caused by viruses, so antibiotics won’t help. Bad news when you’re sniffly, achy, and overall miserable. More than 200 viruses cause a cold, but fewer cause the flu. Which bug is bearing down on you?
Medically Reviewed By: Haines, Cynthia MD
Last Annual Review Date: Oct. 9, 2012
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