Results: Colds and Flu
Published on 09/29/2012
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1.
Do you know the difference between a cold and the flu? Yes
67%
417 votes
Not really
17%
108 votes
No, all I know is they both make me feel awful
13%
80 votes
n/a
3%
18 votes
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2.
Do you take any medications when you have a cold? Yes, I take multi-symptom cold relief medicine.
38%
238 votes
Yes, I take medications to treat specific cold symptoms.
28%
176 votes
No, I don't think medications help a cold.
21%
130 votes
I take only vitamins and supplements to ease cold symptoms.
8%
50 votes
n/a
5%
29 votes
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3.
Do you take any medications when you have the flu? Yes, I take multi-symptom flu relief medications.
48%
299 votes
I only take acetominophen or ibuprofen for aches and fever.
22%
138 votes
I take only herbal or home remedies.
7%
44 votes
No, I don't take any medications for flu symptoms.
14%
87 votes
n/a
9%
55 votes
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4.
What do you think is the best way to treat a cold? Lots of liquids, rest, medications
70%
436 votes
Ignore it-it will go away eventually, just tough it out.
17%
103 votes
Herbal remedies
8%
50 votes
n/a
5%
34 votes
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5.
What do you think is the best way to treat the flu? Rest, fever-reducing medications, liquids.
69%
429 votes
Herbal remedies and liquids.
11%
67 votes
Nothing-just wait for it to run it's course
11%
66 votes
not sure
5%
30 votes
n/a
5%
31 votes
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6.
Do you plan on getting a flu shot? Yes-I always do!
29%
178 votes
I haven't always, but I will this year.
14%
89 votes
No, I don't believe in flu shots.
27%
171 votes
No, I'll take my chances.
24%
147 votes
n/a
6%
38 votes
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