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FLU RESOURCES

Fight the flu with educational resources from Theraflu.

Learn more about the flu with articles, helpful tips and tricks, and more. From understanding your symptoms to answering common flu-related questions, find all the information you need here. 

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How to Remedy Dry Nasal Passages and Sinuses

Learn how to treat your dry nose and sinuses with tips from Theraflu.

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How to Deal with the Stress of Unpaid Sick Days

Theraflu is partnering with licensed psychologist, Dr. Lisette Sanchez, to raise awareness and to offer support around the emotional impact on those without the right to paid sick days.

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COVID vs. Flu vs. Cold

Learn about COVID vs. flu vs. cold symptoms with help from Theraflu. Gain a better understanding of the important differences between COVID, the flu and a cold.

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4 Foods and Drinks to Make When You Feel Sick

Learn about the best foods and drinks to make when you’re sick. Theraflu has a list of beverages and foods that may help relieve a cold or flu.

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Cold and Flu Season Tips

Discover Theraflu’s cold and flu season tips to lower your risk of getting sick. Learn how changing your diet, exercising, and cleaning more may help you.

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Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?

Learn if you should work out when you are sick. Discover Theraflu’s tips on exercising so that you can look your best even when you’re not feeling your best.

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Can You Drink Coffee When You Feel Sick?

Answer your questions about drinking coffee while sick with Theraflu. It can be hard to start the day without coffee, but sometimes it’s better to skip it.

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How to Clean Your House After the Flu

Discover tips on how to disinfect your house after the flu with Theraflu. Learn the ways in which you should disinfect high-touch surfaces within your home.

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How the Flu Shot Works

Learn how the flu shot works with help from Theraflu. Explore when and why you should get the flu shot as well as effectiveness.

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What Are the First Signs of the Flu?

What Are the First Signs of the Flu? With help from Theraflu, learn about the first three symptoms of the flu so you can help yourself earlier.

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How to Treat the Flu Early

Learn about fighting early flu symptoms from Theraflu. Read this article to find out how to fight pesky flu symptoms from the moment they start.

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Flu Recovery Timeline

Learn about the different stages of flu recovery from Theraflu. Read this article today to find out more about the flu and how long it lasts.

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Tips for Flu Recovery

Learn how to recover from flu with tips for flu recovery from Theraflu. From hydration to sleep, we'll have you on the way to flu recovery in no time.

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How to Avoid the Flu When Your Family is Sick

Learn how to avoid the flu when your family has it with Theraflu. Get tips on how to avoid getting the flu from family like disinfecting surfaces and more.

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Who Should Get the Flu Shot

Who should get the flu shot and who shouldn't? Explore medical guidelines on flu complications, including who should get a flu shot and why, with Theraflu.

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Flu Shot Benefits

Learn about flu shot benefits from Theraflu. Explore benefits of getting the flu shot and how it helps reduce flu infections, hospitalizations and symptoms.

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What to Drink When You Have the Flu

Find out what to drink when you have the flu with Theraflu. We cover cold and flu drinks to help you hydrate and recover when you are experiencing symptoms.

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How to Treat Flu Symptoms

Learn how to treat flu symptoms with tips from Theraflu. Treating flu symptoms can help give you some much needed relief as you start to recover.

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Is Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever True?

Find out if that old saying, feed a cold, starve a fever is true. Learn Theraflu’s tips on how to relieve your symptoms whether you have a cold or a fever.

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Early Signs of the Cold and Flu

Learn how to recognize the early signs of the cold and flu with these tips from Theraflu. Discover how to relieve your symptoms quickly while you recover.

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How Long Do Cold or Flu Symptoms Last?

Find out how long cold and flu symptoms last from Theraflu. Learn natural things you can do at home to relieve those annoying symptoms as soon as possible.

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What Causes the Flu?

Discover what causes the flu and how to lower your risk of getting it with these tips from Theraflu. Learn about the different types of flu viruses out there.

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How Long Is the Flu or a Cold Contagious?

Discover how long the flu or a cold is contagious with Theraflu. Avoid spreading the flu and colds by learning how they spread and how to avoid infection.

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What Is the Flu?

Learn more about the flu and how to know if you have it with Theraflu. Stay informed about the influenza virus and find out how you can ease symptoms.

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Why Do We Get the Chills When We Have a Fever?

Discover all you need to know about the link between fever and chills with Theraflu. Learn about chills and sweats without fever, too, and what causes them.

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When to Call in Sick

Find out when you should stay home from work if you’re sick. Learn suggestions from Theraflu on how to determine if your symptoms are contagious.

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Cold and Flu Prevention

Discover methods from Theraflu for cold and flu prevention. Learn what you can do at home, in school, at work, and outside to lower your risk of getting sick.

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Flu Shot Myths vs. Facts

Learn about misconceptions about the flu shot. Theraflu outlines flu shot myths vs. facts to help you protect yourself with the flu vaccine.

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Here Are the Facts About the Influenza Vaccine

Get all the facts about the Influenza vaccine without any of the myths or misconceptions. Theraflu is here to help you stay safe during flu season.

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How to Treat Cold and Flu Symptoms

Get on the road to recovery with expert advice on how to treat cold and flu symptoms –including easy home remedies and over-the-counter medicines from Theraflu that help you find relief.

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11 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep When You’re Sick

Get plenty of rest with Theraflu’s tips for getting a good night’s sleep even when sleeping with a cold. Find relief and ease your symptoms with Theraflu.

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Strange Facts about the Flu Virus

Learn more on unusual facts about the flu with Theraflu. Discover facts about the flu that you may not have considered and tips to avoid spreading.

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How To Survive The Flu When You Have Kids

Discover tips and tricks on parenting while you’re sick with the flu with Theraflu. Learn about how to take care of your kids while taking care of yourself.

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Working From Home While Sick

Learn how to make working from home while sick more productive with these tips from Theraflu. With the right approach, you can power through your sick day.

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Cold and Flu: Do’s and Don’ts

Explore the do’s and don’ts with tackling the flu or a cold with Theraflu. Learn more about what commonly used tips work and what doesn’t work.

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Cold Vs. Flu: What Is the Difference?

Learn about the difference between the cold vs. the flu with this guide from Theraflu. Learn to distinguish between the two so you can treat your symptoms. 

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How to Relieve Aches in Your Body from the Flu

Learn about How to Relieve Aches in Your Body from the Flu

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Recovering from Fatigue After the Flu

Learn about Recovering from Fatigue After the Flu

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How To Stay Hydrated When Sick

Learn why it’s important to stay hydrated when you’re sick.

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How to Treat a Fever

Learn about how to treat a fever

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What Is a Low-Grade Fever? Causes and Treatment

Learn about what Is a Low-Grade Fever? Causes and Treatment.

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How To Break a Fever

Having a fever is no fun, but with these tips and tricks from Theraflu, you can learn how to break a
fever and feel more like yourself again.

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Does the Flu Have a Sudden Onset?

Learn if the flu has a sudden onset with Theraflu. Find out how quickly the flu can affect you and get tips on treating early flu symptoms from home.

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What is Dextromethorphan?

Learn about dextromethorphan, how it works, and how to effectively use it to alleviate cough symptoms from influenza and the common cold.

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