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Article: Here are some tips on fighting the cold wars in this epidemic season. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
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- January 14, 1994
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Great way to kick off the new year: You've got achy muscles, a dense-packed schnoz and your head swims in what seems like your own personal sauna.
Somewhere between Dad's eggnog bowl and Aunt Ruthie's seasonal smooch, you shared more than holiday good cheer with your family. It's the gift that won't stop giving: influenza, a nasty cold or that mystery crud that's mowing them down at the office.
If it helps, you're not alone.
An estimated 126,880,000 people _ half the U.S. population _ had flu and cold symptoms as of Jan. 7, according to a weekly survey of 1,680 medical personnel in 70 regional markets sponsored by the SmithKline Beecham pharmaceutical firm.
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