With cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s time for a flu shot. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for immunity to take effect, which is why it’s recommended to get the jab in the fall.
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Is it time to cut the men in your life some slack this winter? Here’s what the evidence says.
The answer might surprise you.
Dry, moist, productive, hacking, chesty, whooping, barking, throaty. Which type of cough do you have and why?
You can tell the difference by the colour of your snot.
If you have a blocked or runny nose, chances are you’ll reach for a tissue or hanky for a good blow. But is your technique up to scratch?
The “common cold” is common, most of us will have at least one or two per year. Despite this, there’s a lack of good research looking into it, and ways to prevent and treat it.
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David King is a Friend of The Conversation.Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Queensland
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