Winter not only brings cooler weather and the football season of choice, but we also get the cold and flu season (cue sneezing). Australian adults may have 2-4 colds a year, and young children in childcare and primary school could have 5-10 which means that adults around little ones are likely to have more.

Picture this: you’re battling a bug. You feel rotten, but you don’t know whether you’ve got a common cold or the flu. They’re both contagious respiratory bugs, but they’re actually as different as night or day! Not only are they caused by different viruses but they have different symptoms too. Let’s take a look at how to tell the two apart and the best way to treat them so you can bounce back fast.

Are you looking for guidance to prevent the common cold & flu this sniffle season? Read our guide on 7 of the best products to help prevent a cold and provide symptom relief.

Gut health might not be one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about your kid’s overall wellbeing, but it should be! A healthy gut does way more than just digest food. It helps support the immune system, brain function, and even mood.