Preventing and Treating Common Cold - Video

Panel 1: Sneezing? Stuffy or runny nose? Panel 2: You might have the common cold. Panel includes icon of person holding chest. Panel 2: Symptoms of cold: Sneezing. Panel include icon of person sneezing. Panel 3: Symptoms of a cold: Nasal congestion and mucus (snot). Panel includes icon of runny nose. Panel 4: Symptoms of a cold: Sore throat. Panel includes icon of person holding throat. Panel 5: Symptoms of a cold: Cough. Panel includes icon of person holding chest. Panel 6: Symptoms of a cold: Fever (although most people with colds do not have fever). Panel includes icon of person shivering. Panel 7: The common cold is caused by different viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses. Panel 8: Antibiotics do not work against viruses that cause colds and will not help you feel better. Panel 9: Talk to a healthcare professional about the best treatment for your illness. Be Antibiotics Aware logo in bottom left corner, "Learn more at cdc.gov/antibiotic-use" and CDC logo in bottom right corner.