If it seems like everyone around you is sick, we’re sorry to say — it’s not all in your head. Here's how to stay healthy, even if your office is a flu zone.

The flu, explained: How to keep from getting sick, when to go to the doctor

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The dominant strain is H3N2, which hit hard in 2014–15. The good news? This year's flu shot should be a better match for this bug.

Flu season could peak during holidays, doctors say

Why doctors say Canada’s ‘Grinch’ flu season could peak over holidays

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There’s a reason it’s the “common cold” — 33 percent of us are dealing with cold and flu symptoms. When you admit defeat, it helps to have a survival kit.

The ultimate cold and flu survival kit (plus three go-to elixirs)

The last thing you want to do if you're sick is run to the drugstore. Brace yourselves with this cold and flu emergency kit — and three soothing homemade tonics.

The ultimate cold and flu survival kit

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While you can't simply "boost" your immune system, here's what you can do to avoid a fever or the cough.

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Whether at home or at work, follow these tips to avoid the flu and stay healthy this winter.

3 simple things you can do to avoid the flu

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This Year's Flu Season Is Especially Bad — Here's How To Handle It

Why doctors say Canada’s ‘Grinch’ flu season could peak over holidays

The ultimate cold and flu survival kit

8 things you can do every day to avoid the flu

3 simple things you can do to avoid the flu