Resource Site |
Description |
Languages Available |
| Flu Symptoms CLICK HERE |
General Population:
How to know if you have the flu |
English |
| What Should You Do If You Get Flu? CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Information about when to seek medical care when presenting with flu-like symptoms |
English |
| Prevent Flu! CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Video emphasizing the importance of getting the flu vaccine and other preventative action |
English |
| Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please! CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Video resource to recognize when antibiotic use is appropriate |
English |
| How to tell the flu from a cold CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Difference between cold and flu |
English |
| Nasal Decongestants CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Information on treating a stuffy nose |
English |
| Proper Use of Nasal Spray CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Dr. Gregory Abbas provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply proper technique and appropriately administer a nasal spray |
English |
| How to Treat and Reduce Your Baby’s Fever CLICK HERE |
General Population:
When to call the doctor for your child’s fever |
English |
| My Child Has a Fever, What Should I do? CLICK HERE |
General Population:
What to do to reduce fever symptoms |
English |
| How to Choose Over-the-Counter Pain Medications CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Over the Counter (OTC) Pain Medications |
English |
| Mayo Clinic Minute: The facts about 3 flu vaccine myths CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Dr. Poland, Director of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group, disproves three myths associated with vaccinations |
English |
| How to Treat a Cold CLICK HERE |
General Population:
Simple ways to relieve symptoms of a cold with OTC products |
English |
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Cold & Flu RESOURCES
If you are looking for resources pertaining to cold and flu, click here for a list of links to important information.
Cold & Flu Tools
If you are looking for useful tools to help you with managing a viral infection, click here.
Cold & Flu Fact or Myth
With all the information available to you, it can be challenging separating fact from fiction. We are here to gather the truth for you.
Cold & Flu Videos
We are gathering as many videos surrounding the topic of viral infection management and medications.
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This infographic was created by our incredible interns who are listed below. Check out their LinkedIn profiles and connect with them, especially if you are looking for a great new employee.
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/.