Cold and flu season
Why does it seem like everyone gets sick at the same time? How can I protect myself and others from illness? Vox reports on what you need to know during cold and flu season.


Vaccine guidance has never been more confusing. Here’s how to navigate it.


Here’s what might help your cold — and what probably won’t.


How to prevent and treat colds, the flu, Covid-19, and more.


Phenylephrine and other medications that contain it, like Sudafed PE, don’t work.


Lasting change is going to take more than just good hand hygiene.


And health care systems are getting absolutely crushed ... again.


“Immunity debt” can explain this year’s eye-popping cold and flu season — but it can also be dangerously misinterpreted.


Here’s how to prepare for it.


What’s behind the early surge in RSV and flu — and what’s to come.


This terrible Covid and flu season is a preview of the post-pandemic normal.




Research is mounting that shows the vaccine’s effectiveness declines over time. Late October may be your best bet.


Just because it’s good for you doesn’t mean more is better.


Guess which one makes you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck.