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Steps you can take to prevent your child from getting sick, and what to do if they do

Historically in North Carolina, February and March are when the state sees the greatest number of flu deaths. Parents and children battle a triple threat of viruses during the winter: flu, RSV and ...
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Sniffles, sneezes, and fevers: Simple steps families can take to protect from germs

(WFSB) - It is that time of year again! The sniffles, sneezes, and fevers are back, and parents everywhere are trying to decode which bug their family just brought home. Doctors are seeing it all: ...
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The two places to disinfect first when kids are sick

When a virus tears through your household, you do not have time to scrub every corner, yet you still want to keep the next ...
Nature

Cough or sneeze? How the brain knows what to unleash

‘Sneeze neurons’ activated by triggers such as pollen or a viral infection send an achoo signal, whereas cough neurons induce a hack. Does a whiff of pollen trigger a sneeze or a cough? Scientists ...
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Steps you can take to prevent your child from getting sick, and what to do if they do

Historically in North Carolina, February and March are when the state sees the most deaths from the flu. Fortunately, doctors and Consumer Reports have some tips on preventative measures you can take, ...