Sickness Articles


Immunize

healthcare30416288.jpgThere is a lot of controversy about whether or not you should immunize your children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, immunizations are critical to protect your children from common infections and viruses. However, there is some debate that immunizations do more harm than good. For the most part this is untrue.

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Don't get a cold this winter

sneezing38063968.jpgThere are over 200 viruses that lead to the common cold. If you want to avoid getting colds in the winter, you need to start by boosting your immune system. The following are some tips for how you can make your immune system stronger:

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Cold and flu season

illchild32150464.jpg"With the cold and flu season upon us, what can I do to avoid getting sick and stay healthy this year?"

The cold winter weather forces many people to spend their time indoors. When you are inside all the time, people can quickly catch colds because they are not getting fresh air. The cold and flu season lasts from October to April and there is not a way to actually cure the common cold or the flu bug, just ways to prevent it and treat its symptoms. Here are a few tips that can help you avoid getting sick and to stay healthy this cold and flu season:

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Treating symptoms at home

illchild32150464.jpgSometimes we get sick, but doctor visits each time we don't feel well are both time consuming and expensive. Instead, try treating symptoms at home. If they persist, and you don't feel better, then go in to your doctor. The following are a few home remedies for some common symptoms:

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Sore throat cures

flu32355185.jpgThere is nothing worse then going through your day with a sore throat. It hurts to talk, to swallow, to eat. You aren't exactly sick, but you feel pretty miserable. Sore throats can happen for a variety of reasons. They can be the precursor to a cold or other bug. They can be caused by lack of sleep, etc. The reason you have a sore throat matters far less then what you are going to do to get rid of it. The following are some tips for curing a sore throat:

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