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common cold Sneezing, runny nose, scratchy throat. Everyone knows the frst signs of a cold—one of the most common illnesses. But if your symptoms include fever, chills, dry cough, fatigue and achy muscles, you may have the fu.

cold and fu This brochure will help you to be well informed and well prepared when the cold and fu season hits. f u Contents symptoms ...... Page 3

cough common cold ...... Page 5 cold and fu ...... Page 8 fu ...... Page 16

nonmedical cough ...... Page 24 nonmedical ...... Page 28 kids’ health ...... Page 30 lip care ...... Page 44

kids’ health How can I tell if I have a cold or the fu? be prepared ...... Page 46 The fu and the common cold often have similar symptoms. However, fu symptoms tend to be more severe and debilitating. Fever, body aches, and dry cough are usually lip care more intense for someone with the fu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Those who get colds rarely need to stay in the hospital, and a cold is less likely to result in complications like pneumonia.1

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sneezing usually sometimes

scratchy throat usually sometimes

stuffy/runny nose usually sometimes

headaches sometimes usually

muscle/body aches sometimes usually How can I keep from getting a cold? • Always wash your hands: Children and adults should sore throat sometimes sometimes wash their hands after they visit public places, use the bathroom, diaper a baby or wipe their nose. They cough sometimes usually should also wash before eating or making food. • Disinfect: Clean places that are touched often (such as sink low grade fever usually handles, door knobs and telephones) with a germ-killing or none cleaner and use instant hand sanitizers to kill germs.

chills sometimes usually • Use paper towels in place of cloth towels.2 • Find a smaller day care class for your child, if possible: depends nausea rarely Adults often catch colds from their kids, so a day care on type of fu where there are six or fewer children is preferable. This will greatly reduce the spread of germs.2 fatigue sometimes often • Don’t share eating utensils, cups, tissues or toothbrushes. • Try to avoid close contact with someone who has a cold.4

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What medications are helpful for fevers, aches and pains?

Fevers, aches and pains often respond well to pain reliever/ cold and fu fever reducer products. These include acetaminophen (Tylenol) or non-steroidal anti-infammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen

(Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). Follow the directions on product labels carefully. If you have heart disease, kidney disease, stomach problems or other health concerns, check with your healthcare provider before taking an NSAID.10

What is pseudoephedrine and where is it located in the store? Do cough and cold Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that can help if you medications often contain have a stuffy nose from a cold, the fu, hay fever or other the same ingredients? allergies. Your healthcare provider may also suggest you Yes. Many cough and cold medications use it for other problems, such as sinus congestion and contain the same ingredients, so be careful pressure. Pseudoephedrine may help ease symptoms, when using more than one product—you but it does not make your cold go away faster. don’t want to overdose. Also, don’t take a Ask your healthcare provider or Walgreens pharmacist if it is medication for symptoms you don’t have. safe for you to take pseudoephedrine. If your state allows the If the box says “Cold and Cough” and you sale of pseudoephedrine, it will be found behind the pharmacy only have a cough, look for something counter and sold by the pharmacist. You may need to show an that treats only cough symptoms. If 11 ID to make the purchase. you have any questions about which cold medication is right for you, ask your healthcare provider or Walgreens pharmacist to help you choose.12

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• Cough expectorants. Common ingredient is cold and fu guaifenesin. This loosens mucus so you can cough it up.

• Antihistamines. Common ingredients are loratadine, chlorpheniramine and diphenhydramine. These help to stop runny noses and sneezing. • Pain relievers/fever reducers. Common ingredients are acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These help to ease fever, headaches and minor aches and pains. There are many different pain medications, and each one has benefts and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medications than others.13,14

What should I look for when I buy a cold medication? Cold medications have ingredients that help treat certain symptoms. Get to know the terms that may appear on the box. Then you can match your symptoms to what is listed. On the next page are some common types of cold medications with the ingredients they usually contain:

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When shopping for over the counter cold and fu medications, know what to look for:15

Symptom What kind of medication What ingredients should be in the

should I look for? medication I choose?

cold and fu All-over aches/pains analgesic aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen

Stuffy nose/congestion decongestant pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, naphazoline

Cough that brings up mucus expectorant guaifenesin

Dry cough antitussive dextromethorphan

Runny nose antihistamine fexofenadine, cetirizine, brompheniramine, diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, loratadine, pheniramine

Fever antipyretic aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen

Headache analgesic aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen

Itchy nose/eyes/throat antihistamine diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, brompheniramine, pheniramine

Sneezing antihistamine diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, brompheniramine, pheniramine

Sore throat anesthetic, analgesic benzocaine, benzyl alcohol, aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen

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Daytime and nighttime cold medications are not the same. Nighttime products contain an antihistamine that can cause you to become drowsy. Daytime products do not contain this type of ingredient.17 However, a daytime product may still make you drowsy if it contains a cough suppressant, Is it safe to take cold or fu products such as dextromethorphan (the with other over the counter or “DM” ingredient in many cough/ prescription medications? cold products). Make sure It depends on what medications you are taking. If you take more you know how a medication than one medication with the same active ingredient to help your will affect you before cold or fu symptoms, you might end up taking more than the you drive or operate suggested dose. That can cause serious health problems, so machines.18 read all labels carefully. If you are taking OTC or prescription medication(s), ask your Walgreens pharmacist or Healthcare Clinic nurse practitioner to suggest a cold or fu product that is safe to take with your other medication(s).16

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What is the fu? The fu is an illness caused by a virus that can quickly spread to others. Older people, young children and people with certain health issues are at high risk for serious fu-related problems.19

What is the best way to protect against the fu? f u Protect yourself with a fu shot at Walgreens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal fu shot. It’s never too early to get a fu shot, so you can get one as soon as it is available at Walgreens. Don’t get a fu shot if you are allergic to eggs or have had a previous reaction to a fu shot. Walgreens also offers a fu nasal spray. It is approved for healthy people ages 2 to 49 who are not pregnant. If you are unsure about whether to get a fu shot or fu nasal spray, ask your healthcare provider or Walgreens pharmacist for help.20

How do fu shots work? Flu shots contain an inactive fu virus that helps you make antibodies. These antibodies can prevent you from 20 getting the fu if you are exposed to the real fu virus. Can a fu shot help prevent the common cold? No. A fu shot does not protect against viruses that can cause colds and other breathing-related problems.21

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03/01/14 16 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 17 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu Vendor: Print at 100% for Scanning Vendor: Print at 100% for Scanning This page is the confidential and proprietary property of Walgreen Co. and is intended solely for the internal use of Walgreens employees. This page is the confidential and proprietary property of Walgreen Co. and is intended solely for the internal use of Walgreens employees. Any unauthorized distribution, dissemination or reproduction of these materials or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized distribution, dissemination or reproduction of these materials or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. Are certain groups of people at high risk for catching the fu? Yes. Some people are at a higher risk for catching the fu, and for developing fu-related complications. People in the following groups are strongly encouraged to get a yearly fu shot, according to the CDC: • Pregnant women • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old f u • People 50 years of age and older • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities • People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions • People who live with or care for those who are at high risk for developing serious complications from the fu 22

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• Millions of Americans get the fu each year. • Flu symptoms usually appear within two to three days of contact with the virus. • In most healthy people, the fu will run its course within one to two weeks. • The fu can worsen asthma, breathing problems and other chronic health issues.23

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03/01/14 18 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 19 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu Vendor: Print at 100% for Scanning Vendor: Print at 100% for Scanning This page is the confidential and proprietary property of Walgreen Co. and is intended solely for the internal use of Walgreens employees. This page is the confidential and proprietary property of Walgreen Co. and is intended solely for the internal use of Walgreens employees. Any unauthorized distribution, dissemination or reproduction of these materials or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized distribution, dissemination or reproduction of these materials or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. How do you prevent the fu from spreading to others? • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. • Carry hand sanitizer with you. • Don’t share food, utensils, cups or bottles.

• Stay in your home for at least 24 hours after any fever is gone. f u • Cough into a tissue and throw it away after use. • Cough into your sleeve if a tissue is not available.23

If I have the fu, do I need to take antibiotics? Your healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics if your fu has progressed to a bacterial infection. You can treat fu symptoms without medication if you: • Get plenty of rest. How does the fu spread? • Place a cool, damp washcloth on your forehead, arms Most people catch the fu when they breathe in tiny droplets and legs to reduce the ache that often comes with a fever. from the coughs or sneezes of someone who has the fu. The • Put a humidifer in your room to make breathing easier. fu is also spread when you touch something with the virus on it • Gargle with saltwater (1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm and then put your hands near your mouth, nose or eyes. The fu water) to soothe a sore throat. spreads easily and often strikes people who live, work or play near each other.23 • Cover up with a warm blanket to calm chills.24

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Even if you do not feel like eating, you need to If you have any questions about cold or fu products, ask your keep drinking when you are sick with the fu. Walgreens pharmacist. You probably don’t need to see your Here are a few tips to help you stay hydrated: healthcare provider for most cases of cold or the fu. But call • Take small sips often throughout the day. him or her right away if you have: • Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks like • A high, prolonged fever (above 102°F) coffee and soda; these can dehydrate you. with fatigue and body aches • Suck on ice chips or popsicles. Eating • Symptoms that last for more than three gelatin is also a good way to get extra fuids. days or get worse instead of better • Use a squeeze bottle or a straw if it • Trouble breathing or shortness of breath hurts your throat to drink from a cup. • Pain or pressure in the chest • If you have heart or kidney problems, ask • Confusion, fainting or feeling like you are about to faint your healthcare provider how much liquid • Severe or nonstop vomiting you should drink when you are sick.26-27 • Severe sinus pain in the face or forehead • Very swollen glands in the neck or jaw 28

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How do cough medications work? Antitussives and expectorants are combined in cough medications and they are also found together as ingredients in multisymptom cold medications, which treat many symptoms at once. If you take a multisymptom cold medication and your main symptom is a cough, watch out for the drying effect of antihistamines and decongestants. This can actually make a cough worse. In this case, a better option would be a medication that only treats your cough. However, if you have cough

a cold or the fu, antihistamines may work better for a cough How can I treat a cough? than a cough medication.29 For assistance in choosing the There are two types of OTC cough medications: right medication, talk to your Walgreens pharmacist or antitussives and expectorants. healthcare professional. • Antitussives are cough suppressants that help to quiet a cough by suppressing your body’s urge to cough. Dextromethorphan is the “DM” ingredient in many cough/cold products such as Delsym, Robitussin Cough and Vicks Cough. • Expectorants loosen mucus so that you can cough it up. Guaifenesin is an expectorant found in products such as Mucinex and Robitussin Chest Congestion.29 When you have a cough, it’s also important to drink plenty of fuids, since liquids help thin the mucus in your throat and make it easier to cough it up.

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anti-itch effect.33 Products with numbing agents may be used and you have a fever

cough every three or four hours or as stated on the label. Do not eat • You are coughing up blood or drink while your throat and mouth are numb because food • When you exhale, you constricts and tightens your passageways instead of easing make a wheezing sound them.34 Sore throats that occur with a fever, headache, • Your temperature is nausea or vomiting require medical attention. Other useful above 101° F nonmedical options for sore throat include sucking on 29 a hard candy, gargling with warm saltwater • You feel short of breath and drinking tea with honey and lemon. An over the counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, can also help reduce throat pain.35

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What are some nonmedical ways to help treat my cold symptoms? Cold symptoms can be quite uncomfortable. While there are many cold medications on the market, here are a few nonmedical treatments you can try: • A humidifer. This increases moisture levels in the air (humidity). Humidifers can help ease cold symptoms, such as dry sinuses, congestion and cracked lips. Some produce a cool mist. Others, called vaporizers, create hot steam that cools before it leaves the machine. Don’t use a vaporizer on small children, as it can cause burns. Read the booklet that

comes with each machine before you try it. Inhaling steam nonmedical from boiled water also soothes cold symptoms.36

• Hot drinks. Try ginger tea, hot apple cider and hot tea with honey and lemon. Spicy foods that contain hot peppers or horseradish may help clear sinuses. • Nasal strips. These help open nasal passages and ease congestion. Place one across the lower part of your nose to pull the nostrils open.37 • Nasal saline irrigation. This is a treatment that uses salt and water to fush out nasal passages. A popular choice, called the Neti pot, helps reduce congestion and facial pain.38

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How can I take care of my child during cold and fu season? Cold and fu season can be a diffcult time of year when it comes to your kids. Children seem to have more colds than any other type of illness. In fact, children over age 2 can have more than 10 colds per year.39 While kids usually bounce back from colds within a few days, the fu is a more serious illness. Each year, about 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized because of complications from the fu. 40 Learn the facts about the cold and fu, their symptoms, and when to get your child a fu shot. Walgreens offers fu shots, as well as a fu nasal spray, for healthy children age 2 or older. If you think your child may have the fu, call your child’s doctor right away.

How can I keep my child from catching a cold?

Make sure your child washes his or her hands with mild soap kids’ health and water when returning from public places and before eating. If you have several children in the family, try to disinfect shared toys and surfaces using nontoxic products, such as mild soap and water or baby wipes.41 Bring your own toys, coloring books and crayons to your child’s doctor’s offce to avoid using any toys that have been handled by sick children.42 Stop children from sharing straws, cups, eating utensils and toothbrushes.43

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03/01/14 30 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 31 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu Vendor: Print at 100% for Scanning Vendor: Print at 100% for Scanning This page is the confidential and proprietary property of Walgreen Co. and is intended solely for the internal use of Walgreens employees. This page is the confidential and proprietary property of Walgreen Co. and is intended solely for the internal use of Walgreens employees. Any unauthorized distribution, dissemination or reproduction of these materials or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized distribution, dissemination or reproduction of these materials or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. How can I treat my child’s cold without medication? New rules prevent giving cold medications to some young children, so it’s good to know a few ways to relieve symptoms without using medication. These tips may be helpful for children under age 4 who cannot use decongestants, or who have trouble blowing their nose: • Use of a cool mist humidifer can help loosen congestion. • Nasal saline sprays or drops may help loosen a stuffy nose. • Warm water compresses with moistened cotton balls, tissue or a soft cloth can be used to dissolve crusty areas around the nostrils. • Apply a light dab of petroleum jelly or moisturizer around the 46 nostrils if they look red from too much nose blowing or wiping. Nonmedical treatments • Make sure your child drinks plenty of Age Treatment liquids to help keep mucus loose. Infants under Use pediatric saline (saltwater) nose drops • Getting plenty of rest can 6 months and a child’s bulb syringe to gently suck help your child recover out some of the mucus every few hours. more quickly.44-46 kids’ health Children Dissolve ½ to 1 teaspoon of honey or over 1 year sugar in some warm liquid to help thin mucus and soothe a nighttime cough.

Children ages Use a cough drop or hard candy to 6 and up help moisten an irritated throat and cut down on coughing.

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Nasal pseudoephedrine unclogs a decongestants and phenylephrine stuffy nose

Cough dextromethorphan, quiets a cough suppressants or DM

Cough guaifenesin loosens mucus expectorants so your child can cough it up

Antihistamines brompheniramine, stops runny chlorpheniramine, noses and diphenhydramine sneezing and others

Pain relievers/fever reducers ease fever, headaches and minor aches and pains. Some types of pain respond better to certain medications than others.13,14

Which cold medications be nformed kids’ health can I give my child? • Cold medications do not shorten the length • For children ages 0–6 years: Consult your child’s of a cold and are for short-term use only.48 doctor before using any cold medications. • Use caution and follow the guidelines carefully on the • For children ages 7 and up: You may use cold package label, as cold medications can have side effects. medications, but follow label guidelines.47 • Don’t duplicate ingredients, especially if you use multisymptom cold products that have similar ingredients.14

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Age of Child When to Call the Doctor

Infant less than 2 months Rectal temperature of 100.5° F or greater

Baby aged 3–6 months Temperature of 101° F or greater

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Electronic ear thermometers measure the temperature inside the ear canal. Although they’re quick and easy to use in older babies and kids, they don’t give as accurate a reading as How do I take digital thermometers for infants my child’s temperature? 3 months or younger, and they cost more. Excess earwax can There are a number of types of thermometers on the market. also affect readings.50 Whichever thermometer you choose, learn how to use it correctly. If you are unsure, ask your child’s doctor to suggest How can I make sure to give the a temperature-taking method for your child. right dose of a children’s pain reliever? Digital thermometers are the most common type because

kids’ health • Acetaminophen and ibuprofen do not have the same they provide the quickest readings. They come in many dosing guidelines. Use the weight dosing chart on the sizes and shapes. Digital thermometers can be used for label as a guide. You can also dose by age, unless these temperature-taking methods: your child is light or heavy for his or her age. • Oral (in the mouth) • Follow the guidelines carefully on the label • Rectal (in the anus) and don’t duplicate ingredients. • Axillary (under the arm) • Use the dosing device that comes with the bottle to be sure you’re giving your child the correct amount.51 36 37

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What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is an infection of the lungs and breathing passages. It can spread to other children quickly. The frst symptoms are similar to common cold symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, slight fever and a cough that may get worse at night. However, unlike a cold, within a week or two an kids’ health older child might start to have a whooping cough that gets stronger. During the next two weeks the child may become short of breath and can look bluish around the mouth. Tearing, drooling or vomiting may occur. Infants with this problem (also called pertussis) become very tired and can develop related problems such as pneumonia and seizures.64

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What products should I have on hand for the cold and fu season? Be prepared for cold and fu season with medications and remedies from Walgreens. These can make you feel better at the frst sign of infection: • Nasal decongestant (avoid if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes or thyroid disease) • Cough suppressant, cough drops, throat lozenges, mucus expectorant and topical cough medication, like Vicks VapoRub (for use on your skin only) • Adult and pediatric versions of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These are pain relievers and fever reducers • Saline nasal spray or drops, nasal adhesive strips and neti pot (sinus rinse) • Pediatric cough and cold medication for older children What all-natural or gluten-free products • Pediatric dosing syringe, thermometer, bulb syringe and tissues does Walgreens carry for colds and fu? Walgreens offers several cold and fu products that contain all-natural ingredients and have no synthetic be nformed chemicals or additives. Some are also gluten-free. These products are designed to help relieve the same symptoms Because bathrooms may be too moist, it is best not as other OTC products. However, they are considered to store your medications in a medicine cabinet. Try nutritional supplements, rather than medications. Some to keep all medications in a locked cabinet, in a cool, are homeopathic, which means they don’t contain active dark, dry place out of the reach of children. Make sure not to use products past their expiration dates.73 medicinal ingredients but act in a way that is similar to be prepared some OTC medications. Speak to your healthcare provider before you use these or any other nutritional supplements. 46 47

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