We are nearing the end of cold and flu season, but we are still seeing an uptick in the number of prescriptions for antibiotics treating respiratory tract infections and also for steroids, decongestants, and antihistamines to treat symptoms from the common cold virus. No cure for the common cold exists and developing a vaccine (like we have for influenza) is not feasible as over 200 different virus types are implicated in causing the cold. It is the most frequent infectious disease in humans with the average adult contracting two to three colds a year and the average child contracting between six and twelve. To combat the cold, we recommend the Airborne products and Ester-C for immune support. When a member of your household or anyone that you are in close contact with has a cold, frequent handwashing with a antibacterial soap is the best way to prevent its spread.
