MYTHS and REALITIES about COLD and FLU

There are several myths about the common cold and flu. Arm yourself with the FACTS!


Myth: Going outside in cold weather without a coat can cause a cold or flu.
Reality: Exposure to extreme cold does not lead to a cold or flu. Both are caused by viruses and are transmitted by contact.

Myth: Chicken soup will cure a cold.
Reality: While chicken soup is a good source of fluids and may help alleviate a cough or congestion, there is no special remedy hidden in chicken broth. Chicken soup will not cure the common cold.

Myth: Vitamin C and zinc lozenges can prevent or cure a cold.
Reality: Neither Vitamin C nor Zinc lozenges have been proven to prevent or cure a cold.

Myth: You can catch the flu from a flu shot
Reality: You cannot catch the flu from a flu shot because it is made from inactivated flu viruses. However, it can sometimes cause fever or soreness at the injection site.

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