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Cold + Flu Season Survival Kit: The Essentials That Save Me Every Time
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items Cold and flu season hits hard, so I keep these essentials stocked and ready. These are the exact comfort items, remedies, and little helpers I reach for the moment I feel something coming on. If you’re trying to stay ahead of the sniffles, or recover...
The single most important item on this list. This little device cleans out your nose so you can actually breathe. It helped me last year when I was so sick, and I will be using it again this year to try to prevent getting sick again.
Navage Starter Bundle – Nasal Irrigation System with Nose Cleaner & 30 SaltPods for Congestion Relief
When I get really sick, I get cold sores. I use Abreva at the first sign to help speed up healing and to ease the pain and itch cold sores bring.
Abreva Docosanol Cold Sore and Fever Blister Treatment Cream Tube, 2 G, 2 Pack
When I use tissues, these are the ones I grab. They have the softness of puffs combined with the mentol of vicks to help me breathe a little easier.
Puffs Plus Lotion with Vicks Facial Tissues, 4 Cubes, 48 Tissues per Box
I'll tell you a secret... I use quilted northern as tissues for my nose. Why? Because it's softer than puffs and doesn't mess up my nose after days of being sick. It's the only thing that works for me.
Quilted Northern Ultra Plush 3-Ply Toilet Paper, 6 Mega Rolls, 255 Sheets Per Roll
Sore throat? Stuffy nose? Fisherman Friend. They are strong, very menthol-y, but they work to soothe the throat and clear up the nose so you can breathe again.
Fisherman’s Friend Original Extra Strong Cough Lozenges, All Natural, 38 Count (Pack of 1)
The same Fisherman Friend we all know and love, but with the soothing power of honey. I always keep these on hand during cold and flu season.
Fisherman’s Friend Honey-Lemon Sugar-Free Throat Lozenges, 40 Count
The Vitamin C drops are a staple in my house year round. They help keep my immune system working so I don't get sick as often.
HALLS Defense Assorted Citrus Sugar Free Throat Drops, Vitamin C Dietary Supplements, 25 Drops
I love the equate brand of vitamin c drops as much as the name brand version. These are delicious and a great way to help boost the immune system.
Equate Vitamin C Immune Support Vitamin C Supplement Drops, Assorted Citrus Flavor, 80 Count, Compare to HALLS Defense®
This is an important staple in my house. At the first sign of anyone feeling ill, I immediately spray anything that can't be thrown in the washer. Not only does this freshen up fabrics, but it eliminates germs. Win Win!
Tide Antibacterial Fabric Spray, Original Scent, 22 fl oz
This is such an important part of my cold and flu season. I use this on towels, clothes, and blankets to effectively get rid of germs. It leaves my laundry fresh and germ free!
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Additive, Sanitizing Liquid for Clothes and Linens, Crisp Linen, 90 fl oz
These shower steamers make a big difference when you don't feel well. My entire family loves using them when we have colds. It's so relaxing to let the steam of the shower build up and have the menthol infuse the air to ease stuffy noses.
Vicks VapoShower, Non-Medicated Eucalyptus, Menthol Shower Steamer Tablets, 10 count
Nothing soothes a sore throat quite like a popsicle. The last time I was sick, I was obsessed with these tropical fruit flavors.
Popsicle Tropicals Ice Pops Frozen Ice Pops With only 15 Calories 29.7 oz, 18 Count
Orange juice is delicious and a perfect way to help yourself feel a little better when you don't feel well. Bonus: I love freezing orange juice when I have a sore throat to help ease the pain.
Great Value 100% Pasteurized Orange Juice, No Pulp, 52 fl oz
Tea is a favorite during the cooler months, but Kava really keeps me sane when I'm not feeling well. It just helps me relax so I can focus on resting.
Yogi Kava Stress Relief, Organic Herbal Wellness Tea Bags, 16 Count
I reach for echinacea tea the moment I start feeling off. It helps boost my immune system to hopefully stave off whatever germs are trying infiltrate my body, or at the very least, helps my body fight off the cold a little faster.
Traditional Medicinals, Organic Echinacea Plus Elderberry, Tea Bags, 16 Ct