FACTS:
Proposed Solution |
What It’s Used For |
Possible Benefits |
More Information |
| Vitamin C | Colds | Shortens duration of cold or decreases the number of colds in people exposed to short periods of extreme stress | CLICK HERE |
| Zinc | Colds | Short term use decreases duration of cold in adults | CLICK HERE |
| Honey | Cough | Decreases nighttime coughing in children | CLICK HERE |
| Vaccination | Flu | Provides your body with immunity to stay healthy and safe throughout the flu season | |
| Hand Hygiene | Cold and Flu
Kills virus that may be on your hands |
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MYTHS:
Proposed Solution |
What It’s Use For |
Possible Harmful Effects |
More Information |
| American Ginseng | Cold and Flu | Can interact with blood thinning drugs (like Warfarin or Aspirin) | CLICK HERE |
| Garlic | Cold | Can interact with blood thinning drugs (like Warfarin or Aspirin) | CLICK HERE |
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Cold & Flu RESOURCES
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Cold & Flu Tools
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Cold & Flu Fact or Myth
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Cold & Flu Videos
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Sandrine Ly is a PharmD candidate at VCU School of Pharmacy. She is dedicated to ensuring that patients receive individualized, quality health care. She is passionate about helping underserved communities. Her interests include regulatory pharmacy, pharmacy informatics, and public health. You can connect with Sandrine at www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-ly-a9329b187.
Aarezo Riaz is a PharmD candidate at VCU School of Pharmacy. She is driven to promote patient education, empowerment, and advocacy. She enjoys speaking with patients, and individualizes every interaction to ensure her patients feel valued and understood. Her interests include academia, ambulatory care, and public health. You can connect with Aarezo at linkedin.com/in/aarezo-riaz.
Shivang Shah is a PharmD candidate at VCU School of Pharmacy. He is devoted to providing high quality patient-centered care across diverse communities. He enjoys interacting directly with patients, collaborating with interprofessional teams, and creating ongoing relationships in order to enhance patient well-being. His interests include community pharmacy, ambulatory care, and pediatrics. You can connect with Shivang at www.linkedin.com/in/shivangpshah.
Christian Sowalla is a PharmD candidate at Shenandoah University’s School of Pharmacy. His interests include the integration of genomics in patient care, modernizing the delivery of medical services, and finding public health solutions for vulnerable communities. You can connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-sowalla-a6995b12a/.