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  • Colds for Kids


    More than 200 viruses can cause colds. Because there are so many, there isn't a vaccination to prevent you from getting colds. Fortunately, your body already has the best cold cure — your immune system.

  • Colds for Parents


    Colds are the most common infectious disease in the United States - and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.

  • Coping With Colds for Teens


    Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.

  • Cold Sores for Kids


    You might have had a cold sore and wondered, what are they exactly? Find out in this article for kids.

  • Cold Sores for Parents


    Cold sores are small and painful blisters that appear around the mouth, face, or nose. They're very common and, while uncomfortable, usually go away on their own.

  • First Aid: Common Cold for Parents


    Kids can get up to eight colds a year - or more. The common cold sends more kids to the doctor than any other illness.

  • Cold Sores (HSV-1) for Teens


    Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) are pretty common and lots of people get them. So what causes them and what can you do?

  • Cough & Cold Medicine Abuse for Teens


    The DXM in cough and cold medicines can cause feelings like out-of-body sensations. But even though these medicines are sold over the counter, there are serious health risks of taking too much. Find out more in this article for teens.

  • Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse for Parents


    Chugging cough medicine for an instant high is a dangerous, potentially deadly practice.

  • Is It a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19? for Parents


    The flu usually makes kids feel worse than if they have a cold. But it's not always easy to tell the difference. Here are tips on what to look for — and what to do.

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