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Learn More: Cold & Flu
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Take the RealAge Cold and Flu Assessment for personalized recommendations to treat your symptoms.
A cold and the flu account for more unnecessary visits to the doctor than any other ailment. As a cold and the flu are viral, generally, a doctor can't do anything for them. Antiviral flu medication is available if diagnosis is within 48 hours of the onset. This medication is not a cure, but it may reduce flu symptoms and shorten the duration. See flu medications for more information. Most of the time, a healthcare professional will be needed only if complications develop. See When to Call the Doctor for details.
