You don't want to spend this winter battling a runny nose, a
nagging cough, or a fever. But colds and flu come with the
season, right? They don't have to. Try this advice from the CDC.
Get a flu shot The best time to get the flu vaccine is when it
becomes available in your community, but getting the vaccine
later is better than not getting it. The young, those older than
age 65, and the chronically ill are most at risk for
complications from seasonal flu. The CDC recommends an annual
flu shot for everyone age 6 months and older. Three different
flu shots are available, and your provider will help select the
right one for you. Two things to remember: Flu shots don't cause
the flu, and getting a flu shot won't protect you against the
common cold. Wash your hands Wash your hands often. The viruses
that cause colds and seasonal flu are spread by droplets,
usually when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. The
virus is airborne and enters your body through your nose or
mouth, or from your hands after you h