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cold and fu $ over 20 in savings available inside offers valid thru 10/1/15 WGAnswers_Cold Flu Brochure_64812.indd 60-1 6/2/14 6:34 a 03/01/14 60 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 1 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. symptoms symptoms Answers begin here for cold and fu. 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 be prepared be prepared 3 WGAnswers_Cold Flu Brochure_64812.indd 2-3 5/20/14 10:10 a 03/01/14 2 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 3 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. common cold 2,3 Differences between cold and fu: symptoms symptom cold f u 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 4 5 WGAnswers_Cold Flu Brochure_64812.indd 4-5 5/20/14 10:14 a 03/01/14 4 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 5 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. be nformed common cold If I have a cold, what can I do to feel better? • More than 200 viruses can cause a cold.7 Get lots of rest and drink plenty of fuids. Hot fuids, such as tea • People are most likely to spread their cold to with honey, can soothe a sore throat. Short-term use of over others during the frst two to three days of a the counter (OTC) cold and cough medications may help ease cold’s onset. Most colds clear up within a week. symptoms in adults and older children. They do not make your • Colds are the most common reason that cold go away faster, but they can help you feel better. Make sure children miss school and adults miss work.8 to read product labels for dosing instructions, possible side effects and warnings.5 For example, if you have high blood pressure, do not take a decongestant with phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine Do I need antibiotics listed as an ingredient because they raise blood pressure.6 if I have nasal discharge? Green or yellow nasal discharge is not a sign that you need antibiotics. Colds often begin with a clear nasal discharge that may turn creamy yellow or green after a few days. But colds are caused by viruses, so taking antibiotics will not help. To thin out mucus try: • Drinking plenty of fuids. • Increasing the moisture in the air with a vaporizer or humidif er. • Using saline nasal sprays or drops.9 6 7 WGAnswers_Cold Flu Brochure_64812.indd 6-7 5/20/14 1:24 p 03/01/14 6 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 7 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. cold and fu 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 8 9 WGAnswers_Cold Flu Brochure_64812.indd 8-9 5/20/14 10:18 a 03/01/14 8 Answers Brochure - Cold & Flu 03/01/14 9 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. • Nasal decongestants. Common ingredients are pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine. These help to unclog a stuffy nose. • Cough suppressants. Common ingredient is dextromethorphan or DM. This helps to quiet a cough. • 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.