You can expect cold and flu viruses to survive on hard surfaces for 24-48 hours. Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You should avoid touching your eyes, nose, and ...

(BPT) – Chilly temperatures and winter weather aren’t the only burden that comes with this time of year — it’s also the peak of cold and flu season. Cold and flu germs can lurk on hundreds of common ...

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...

Target these high touch surfaces to reduce your family’s risk of contracting viruses that spread through contaminated surfaces. Picture this: You just finished washing your hands, only to grab your ...

The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These germs are infectious and can stay on surfaces and make you sick if they enter your body. How long they can "live" ...