Cold and Flu Resources

How to choose between the ER, Urgent Care, Telehealth, or Primary Care?

8/27/2024

Learn about primary care, urgent care and emergency medicine now so that when seconds count, you know your options.

RSV, Flu & COVID: What you need to know

9/15/2023

As fall and winter move in, your children may be exposed to the triple threat of RSV, the flu and COVID-19. Here’s how to tell the difference.

What your doctor wishes you knew about the flu

9/11/2023

Think you know all there is to know about the flu? Hear from a doctor about common myths and why you should get a flu vaccine.

Sick kid? How to get through the flu.

9/8/2023

If your child is sick, you’re miserable, too. Here’s how to tell if your child has a cold or the flu, how to treat, and when to take them to the doctor.

How to protect yourself this flu season

9/7/2023

The flu can be life-threatening for anyone — especially those who are 65 and older or pregnant, or young children and infants. Learn how to protect yourself.

Hunker down at home with a cold or flu

11/7/2024

The best way to handle sickness is to get lots of rest and stay away from others. Learn more ways to treat a cold or flu this fall and winter.

Donate blood to save a life

1/9/2023

It’s National Blood Donor Month, and we’re giving you the basic facts about who can donate blood and what it’s like.

Rise in pediatric flu and RSV cases

11/29/2022

Know where and when to seek care for your child

Why wearing a mask is still a smart practice

Not sure when or how to wear a mask when you head out the door? Get answers to commonly asked questions on masks, kids and dealing with mask anxiety.

Cold? Flu? COVID? How do I know?

11/5/2021

Determine symptoms of COVID, Flu or Cold

Flu shots lessen the impact of a COVID-flu combo

9/30/2021

Getting a flu vaccine is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy and protect yourself this fall and winter.

Is it allergies, a cold, the flu or COVID-19? (Infographic)

9/28/2020

Allergies, colds, flu and COVID-19 share many symptoms, but there are key differences. This infographic outlines how to tell them apart.

How do you know if your teen has mono?

4/12/2019

Discover whether the “kissing disease” might be responsible for your teen’s fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache and body aches.

“Alexa, book me an Express Care appointment”

4/4/2019

Providence St. Joseph Health and Amazon team up to bring Express Care appointments to Alexa.

How to get through your child's flu

1/1/2019

This infographic offers helpful tips and to-dos for parents while their child is sick with the seasonal cold or flu.

How to host a healthy holiday, featuring Express Care

12/17/2018

Follow these quick tips for a healthier holiday gathering. If symptoms show up to the party, Express Care can be your fastest way back to the festivities.

How to help prevent the flu (on top of the shot)

12/17/2018

Practicing good hygiene and developing healthy habits, in addition to getting the flu shot, helps your body fend off the flu. Express Care is your fast path to treatment if you're seeing flu symptoms.

How to protect your family from food poisoning

11/30/2018

Equip yourself with the smarts to keep your family’s dinner table safe from germs and toxins that cause food poisoning.

Get your flu shot now!

11/1/2018

The good news for flu season is that treatment options are available.

Viral gastroenteritis is no fun, but it's not the flu

10/26/2018

Symptoms of viral gastroenteritis include diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. People often call it stomach flu, but it's not influenza.

5 skin conditions that commonly thrive at the gym—and how to avoid them

10/24/2018

Fungi and bacteria lurk on your favorite workout machines and in common areas at the gym. Learn how to protect your skin against gym germs.

Ask the pediatrician: Surprising facts about swimmer’s ear

10/15/2018

Did you know you can get swimmer's ear without getting wet? Swimmer's ear isn't your garden variety ear infection, and it needs to be treated differently.

Here’s how to make your child’s earaches less of a pain

10/8/2018

There are many reasons why your child’s ear may be hurting, so it’s best to have a doctor examine it to ensure it is treated properly.

First-aid tips and a DIY kit for minor cuts and scrapes

10/1/2018

Proper care for minor cuts, wounds and scrapes reduces the risk of infection and helps minimize scarring. Treat them with these first-aid tips and make your own first-aid kit.

Flu season is almost upon us: See a provider about the flu vaccine soon

9/19/2018

Changes in flu treatment may be on the horizon, but health officials say you should continue to get an annual flu shot.

Diverticulitis may be on the rise: Diet can decrease risk

9/12/2018

The incidence of the intestinal disease diverticulitis appears to be increasing; the cause is not definitively known, but some likely culprits are, and a high-fiber diet may reduce risk.

Why does your young athlete need an annual sports physical?

8/13/2018

Just as sports can be for everybody, a pre-participation physical exam should be, too, especially for young athletes.

Can you just butterfly it yourself?

8/10/2018

Some cuts and abrasions require minimal treatment while others are serious enough to require a trip to the emergency room; all cuts, however, share a common pattern for assessment and treatment.