Know the Enemy
These are the “not-so-friendly friends” we have encountered and dreaded.

Common Cold (Rhinovirus): Rhinovirus is among the most frequently acquired infections in young children.

Flu (Influenza): Families with school-age children have a higher rate of infection than other families, with an average of one out of three family members infected each year. (Source: US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)).

LYSOL® Brand is proud to support The Germ Protection Center of The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA). Learn more about Rhinovirus and Influenza from the VNAA web site here:

Rhinovirus - http://vnaa.org/vnaa/g/?h=html/germ_protection_center_rhinovirus
Influenza - http://vnaa.org/vnaa/g/?h=html/germ_protection_center_influe

Cold or Flu?

Many people confuse a cold with the flu, and vice versa, because they are both respiratory illnesses—but they are actually caused by different viruses and require different treatment.

The flu is an infection of the respiratory system that is caused by the influenza virus. In general, it is worse than the common cold, and symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme fatigue, and dry cough are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than the flu and are caused by many different viruses. People with colds are more likely to have a stuffy or runny nose. (Source: CDC).

Got these symptoms? Runny or stuffy nose Sore throat Coughing Sneezing Low fever or chills (occasionally)		Help Stop the COLD Provide lots of liquids (hot or cold) to keep nose and throat from drying out Ensure lots of bed rest Use saline nose drops
Got these symptoms? Sudden fever (101 or higher) Cough (sometimes dry) Achy muscles Headache Sore Throat Chills Fatigue		Help Stop the FLU Give a fever reducer/ pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) Provide lots of liquids to prevent dehydration Ensure lots of bed rest

Source: California State University, Long Beach

My Family & Germs
There are so many types of micro-organisms – some harmful and some not. Rhinovirus and Influenza are just some examples of micro-organisms that can cause colds and the Flu. But what else is there? How do we get infected? What should we do?

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What is the CDC?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides all sorts of useful information, among which facts about the Flu.

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