December 29th, 2010- Common cold myths are about as widespread as the illness itself. We point the finger at the cold weather. We blame ourselves for going outside with a wet head. As more and more people get sick during the winter season, we blame germs and the people who spread them. We’re willing to point the finger at just about every external factor for our discomfort. What can we do to prevent a cold? How can we keep our kids healthy? What works? And what are some of the best ways to deal with symptoms? Consumer health expert Patricia Stark, shares her tips for staying well and her recommendations for what to do if you do come down with a cold.
She'll talk about:
- Advice on preventing a cold or the flu this season
- What to look for in the pharmacy aisle
- How to pick the right products for adults and children
- When it’s okay to send the kids to school, and when it’s not.
- Tips for avoiding germs, spreading your cold, and avoiding re-infection
More information visit:
www.colgate.com
www.advil.com
www.robitussin.com
Patricia Stark has been a medical news correspondent, anchor, and host for over 15 years. She began as host of “Focus on Health” a half hour medical interview program for St. Claire’s Hospital in New Jersey for two years. This was followed by three years hosting the hour long interview program “Med Talk” for St. Vincent’s Hospital in Staten Island New York. She went on to Anchor the long running national medical interview program “MDTV Medical News Now” for over 10 years with more than 500 on-air interviews covering an extensive library of health and medical topics.
This interview is provided by Colgate and Pfizer.
