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WebTalk | by Laura Emery, Field Editor
Look Online to Avoid Seasonal Sickness
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Click the internet links below for tips on valuable health information before you get sick.
t's January, and it's the most wonderful
time of the year for colds, stomach bugs
and viruses aplenty. Flu season occurs
each year between October and May in
the United States, and typically peaks
during the months of January and
February when the weather outside is
frightful and not so delightful.
It is during cold months that people
spend more time indoors and in closer
contact with other people - the
perfect scenario for the transmission of
illnesses from one person to another in
smaller spaces.
While invaluable, the internet will never
be a replacement for seeing your doctor. It
can, however, provide a wealth of health
information to help you make better
decisions to avoid the winter woes of
seasonal sickness. And if you do get sick,
knowing where to click can help you
better manage your healthcare by being
aware of what illness you might have,
learning to manage symptoms from home
and knowing when to actually see a doctor.
Here are some great go-to websites to
consider before and after the sniffles and
sneezes come on.
www.WebMD.com
Whether it's determining the difference
between a cold and the flu or discovering
tips on how to combat cough, WebMD is a
great resource. WebMD provides valuable
health information, tools for managing
your health, and support to those who
seek information. WebMD.com is
continuously reviewed for accuracy
and timeliness.
www.MayoClinic.org
The Mayo Clinic goal: to inspire hope
and contribute to health and well-being by
providing the best care to every patient
through integrated clinical practice,
education and research. It also offers a
nifty " Symptom Checker " tool and " FirstAid
Guide " for fast answers to questions
about all types of health conditions, along
with medical blogs, expert answers, videos
and links to additional resources.
www.co-opliving.com
It is during
www.healthline.com
During flu season, protecting yourself
from viruses is a top priority. And
healthline.com, among other things,
can help you do just that. Whether you're
checking the website to learn more about
a health condition, research a medication,
tap into one of the online communities,
or get some tips for a healthier lifestyle,
you're in the right place. You'll find
content that's informative, easy to
understand and engaging.
The internet will
provide a wealth of
health information to
help you make better
decisions to avoid the
winter woes of
seasonal sickness.
cold months that people
spend more time indoors -
the perfect scenario for
the transmission
of illnesses.
medlineplus.gov
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes
of Health's website for patients and their
families and friends. The website contains
information about diseases, conditions,
and wellness issues in easy-to-understand
language. Click here to learn about the
latest treatments, look up information on
a drug or supplement, or view medical
videos and illustrations. For reliable,
up-to-date health information, this is the
place to go.
WrongDiagnosis.com
WrongDiagnosis.com is one of the
world's leading providers of online medical
health information. The site is an
independent, objective source of factual,
mainstream health information for both
consumers and health professionals. 
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http://www.healthline.com http://www.healthline.com http://www.WebMD.com http://www.medlineplus.gov http://www.WebMD.com http://www.MayoClinic.org http://www.WrongDiagnosis.com http://www.WrongDiagnosis.com http://www.co-opliving.com

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