The common cold and flu can be prevented just by keeping yourself clean and staying away from infected people. Unlike influenza, the cold doesn't have a vaccine to keep from catching the disease. You have to take care of yourself when you have a cold.

      Influenza is a deadly virus very similar to the cold. Always get a flu vaccine, it will help prevent it. Practice other good habits, such as washing your hands, staying clean, and avoiding sick people.

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