CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses.

Jul 12, 2024 · There's no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what's effective — and what's not. Cold remedies are …

Jun 24, 2025 · How Can I Prevent the Common Cold? A strong immune system is the best defense against the common colds. It may not keep you from getting infected, but you'll …

Sep 25, 2025 · Make sure you regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to prevent colds. You can get 7-9 hours of sleep every night to support your immune …

Jun 24, 2025 · Practice strategies to prevent the common cold and stay healthy year-round. Wash your hands frequently. Washing your hands in the most preventable way of contracting the …

Common cold symptoms typically appear in stages. The common cold stages include early, active and late. Within one to three days of picking up a cold virus, you may notice a tickle in your …

Jan 13, 2025 · Don't smoke or drink too much: Smoking cigarettes or consuming too much alcohol weakens your immune system and increases your odds of catching a cold and having a slow …

Symptomatic therapy remains the mainstay of common cold treatment. Patients with moderate to severe symptoms may use a variety of therapies to relieve symptoms. To continue reading this …

Aug 5, 2025 · While you might be familiar with the common cold, there are some things to know about this condition that can help you feel better, avoid future colds, and reduce the spread of …

Aug 18, 2025 · Taking precautions when you are sick can help stop the spread of respiratory viruses to others. These actions can help reduce the risk of infecting people who are at higher …