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How to Survive— Cold & Flu Season Edition!
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items Let’s talk prevention and symptom management of cold and flu season!
The cold and the flu are caused by viruses, which are not treated with antibiotics but rather supportive care. We call it “cold and flu season”, but this time of the years also co...
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Prevention
Oral Rehydration Solutions
Supplements
Symptom Management
Prevention
Vaccines work! So do face masks!
It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older receive a yearly flu vaccine to help prevent the spread of the flu and also reduce morbidity and mortality should you find yourself suffering from the flu virus. It...
I personally use this nasal spray, and I am so happy with it! You can find it on Amazon and in my TikTok showcase! It is a great way to help prevent illness- use at the end of your day!
Nasomin® Iodine Nasal Spray – 2 oz, 150+ Uses
I love this kit! You can either purchase the kit or buy them separately. Very easy to use! Can rinse your nose out to prevent sickness AND also to relief the symptoms of sinus congestion and mucus. You MUST use BOILED/STERILE OR DISTILLED WATER for n...
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Complete Kit, 50 Ct
Additional rinse bottles! Please don’t share bottles with family members. Use separate ones for each person!
GuruNanda Sinus Rinse Bottle - 240ml
120 packets!
GuruNanda PreMixed Saline Nasal Rinse 120ct
We all know that masks help prevent the spread of illness to others and to ourselves. I’ll be wearing a mask this season.
LEMENT 125 Pcs 3 Ply Disposable Masks
Oral Rehydration Solutions
Fluids, fluids, fluids! Not all fluids are built the same. Oral rehydration solution is important if you are severely dehydrated or have a fever. Sugar is a critical electrolyte, ESPECIALLY for children, so please do not give them sugar-free oral reh...
Liquid IV is a great option for oral rehydration. Sugar is an important electrolyte, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN!
Liquid I.V.® Cotton Candy Hydration Multiplier® Powdered Electrolyte Drink Mix, 6 Count Packets
Pedialyte Freezer Pops! Good for children and adults
Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution Freezer Pops, Variety Pack, Pack of 16
The OG oral rehydration solution— with added immune support. For both children and adults!
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Electrolyte Drink, Blue Raspberry, 1 Liter
IMO these are the better flavored oral rehydration drinks on the market!
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Strawberry Kiwi Electrolyte Sports Drink, 20 fl oz Bottle
Supplements
Supplements that may help prevent you from getting sick (by boosting your immune system) or help to reduce the duration of symptoms. Even one less miserable day is blessing!
This is a great supplement to help boost the immune system and help preventing illness. You can find this on Amazon and also in my TikTok showcase!
Clean Nutraceuticals Quercetin Zinc Vitamin C D
Symptom Management
Over-the-counter symptom management for when you are sick!
Once again, these can be used to PREVENT and TREAT symptoms of cold/flu viruses! Only use sterile water:boiled water or distilled water. NEVER EVER EVER use tap water.
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Complete Kit, 50 Ct
I’m a big fan of the Zicam products!
Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts, 25 CT, Cherry, Lemon Lime, Citrus
Take this at the first sign of a cold.
Zicam Cold Remedy Lozenge, Wild Cherry, 25 CT
This Zicam nasal spray opens congested nasal passages so quickly!! I love it.
Zicam Intense Sinus Nasal Spray, 0.5 OZ
These gummies shorten colds!
Homeopathic Zicam Medicated Fruit Drops, 25CT
4-6hour dosage. You can find it behind the pharmacy counter. Must present ID to make purchase from pharmacy.
CVS Nasal Decongestant Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg Tablets, Non-Drowsy, 48 Count, 96 Count, 24 Count
12 hour dose of pseudoephedrine with naproxen sodium added. Found behind the pharmacy counter. ID required for purchase.
Aleve-D Sinus&Cold Naproxen/Pseudoephedrine 12-Hour Caplets
With lotion for soreness
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 4 Mega Cube Boxes, 72 Tissues Per Box
This is my favorite OTC cough syrup. It tastes really good (not disgusting whatsoever) and not like cough syrup at all. It is quite effective. This is my go-to brand!
Delsym Adult 12 hour Cough Relief Medicine, Powerful Cough Relief for 12 Good Hours, Cough Suppressing Liquid, #1 Pharmacist Recommended, Orange Flavor, 5 Fl Oz
Numbing spray for your sore throat! Walmart brand is the cheapest I’ve found. This is exactly what I buy for myself.
Equate Sore Throat Oral Anesthetic Spray, Cherry Flavor, 6 fl oz
Cepacol is the OG brand for sore throats! These are lozenges to relief sore throat pain.
Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat & Cough Lozenges, Powerful Symptom Relief, Quiet Cough, Oral Pain Reliever, Mixed Berry Flavor, 16 Lozenges
Caramel flavored Ricola’s?! Yes please!
Ricola Caramel Throat Balm Throat Drops, Soothing Throat Relief, 34 ct
Regular cough drops
Equate Sore Throat and Cough Relief Menthol Cough Drops, Honey Lemon Flavor, 30 Count, Compare to HALLS® Honey Lemon Active Ingredient
Luden’s are simply delicious.
Luden's Sore Throat Drops, For Minor Sore Throat Relief, Wild Cherry, 90 Count
Day and nighttime cold medication. Found on the regular shelves!
Equate Daytime & Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold Relief Caplets Combo Pack, 24 Count (2x12 Count)