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Saturday, January 12, 2013

1/12/13: Vicks Cold and Flu Survival Guide and a Giveaway!

CONTEST CLOSED:  CONGRATULATIONS TO DAIVA FOR WINNING!
The outbreak of flu this year has been all over the news.  I am happy to say that Vicks has teamed up with the charity Baby Buggy, founded by Jessica Seinfeld to provide $25,000 worth of cold and flu products to U.S. families.  For every email, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest "Share" of Vicks Cold & Flu Survival Guide from pediatrician and American Academy of Pediatrics fellow Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, Vicks will donate a Vicks® Behind Ear Thermometer and Starry Night Humidifier to the non-profit.  
I am giving you a chance to win the Vicks Behind Ear Thermometer (a $50 value) here on my blog.
We own this thermometer and love it.  I personally love that it lights up Green if your child has no fever, yellow that their temperature is slightly elevated and red if they have a fever.  It is a great visual when you are in a panic that your child might be sick.  Plus in the middle of the night when you don't want to turn the light on to bother them you can easily take their temperature behind their ear as there sleeping.
Here is a quick video on it.

We also own the Vicks Starry Night Humidifier as my daughter has times at night where she coughs continually.  The Starry Night Humidifier is great for her and she loves the projected stars on her ceiling.  If you participate in the sharing of the Cold and Flu Survival Guide you can also enter to win a Vicks Starry Night Humidifier here.
Check out http://www.coldandflushop.com/SurvivalGuide/ for more details.
In addition to thermometers, they have additional products that are a necessity during the winter months including:  humidifiers, vaporizers, and humidity monitors.  
Disclosure:  I was provided with the Vicks thermometer for giveaway purposes.  The Vicks products I own were provided to me from an event I previously attended with Vicks.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
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120 comments:

  1. Michele W.January 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Our home remedy? rest, and lots of it, when the girls stay home from school, its on the couch with pillows and blankets. Also a spoon of honey and tea seems to help a bit. :O)

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Tea with lemon and honey :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks for the chance Gilda!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Rest rest rest

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  5. Rochel SJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Lots of rest and chicken soup ;)

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  6. Rebecca ShockleyJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Lot's of fluid's and plenty of rest with a bubble bath!
    rjwashington2000@yahoo.com

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  7. Mrs. TeachJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Lots of fluids and rest, if they are really congested at night, I rub their feet with Vicks Baby and then put on socks.

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  8. Audrey GriffisJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    for bad coughs a little square of dark chocolate :)

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  9. ellen bJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    chicken soup

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  10. Jessica B.January 13, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Honey helps with coughs. jj250@aol.com

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  11. daivabaumJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Tea with honey and milk :)
    or warmed up milk with honey

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  12. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Lots of rest & water

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  13. egoettnerJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Lots of rest fluids and chicken soup.

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  14. McKimJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Lots of rest, fluids, and hand washing.

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  15. McKimJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Lots of rest, fluids, and hand washing.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    neti pots work wonders for congestion!

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  17. Isra {TheFrugalette}January 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Homemade chicken soup from scratch is the cure all in this house!

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  18. Carolyn GJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Vicks on your chest and then some hot lemonade with honey.

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  19. kellyr78January 14, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    We keep the humidifiers going in the bedrooms, drink lots of fluids and take a steamy bath or shower to loosen mucous.

    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  20. kellyr78January 14, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    We keep the humidifiers going in the bedrooms, drink lots of fluids and take a steamy bath or shower to loosen mucous.

    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  21. TamarJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    chicken soup and honey!

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  22. Lindsey HJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Plenty of rest, vitamin C and a stack of good magazines! :)

    lnh412@ gmail.com

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  23. Dollops of DianeJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Fluids and rest!

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  24. kaye lakeJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Homemade chicken noodle soup...

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  25. KimberlyJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    rest and chicken soup with pepper. Tea with honey. Popcicles for the kids.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 15, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    We always use vapor rub and chicken noodle soup for meals.

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  27. Sara GJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Warm Vernors, Vick's on the neck and good old fashioned chicken noodle soup. Sometimes we have to resort to Nyquil at night.

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  28. UnknownJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Lots of sleep!

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  29. sweepmomJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    For adults, I swear by the hot toddy.

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  30. KarlaJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    My best remedy is lots of sleep.

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  31. debbieJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Take elderberry for the flu. It used to be an active ingredient in tamiflu.

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  32. AshJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    We take lots of vitamin C and Emergen-C. Also lots of sleep and chicken noodle soup :)

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. kim hJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Dont try to rush too quickly on getting better

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  34. AprilJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Lots of rest and ice water

    ssgsweeps @hotmail. com

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  35. UnknownJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Vitamin C, Rest, lots of handwashing & washing all toys/bedding to get rid of the germs!

    Tarah
    livinglifeinmotion[at]gmail.com

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  36. HiiS GuMMy QueeNJanuary 15, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    boiling water with lemon and honey

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  37. RubyJanuary 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Warm milk with pepper and lots of rest

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  38. PAIGEJanuary 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Lots of hand washes and lots of chewable vitamins.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  39. Debby ChandlerJanuary 15, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Lots of vitamins, rest, fluid and hand sanitizer!

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  40. Jessica ToJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    I usually drink alot of orange juice and take vitamins!

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  41. Peggy RydzewskiJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Vicks on the bottom of your feet

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  42. slehanJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Sleep and chicken soup with cinnamon
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

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  43. HeidiJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Lots of rest and some hot tea with honey really helps!

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  44. mogrillJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    I make homemade chicken soup!
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  45. Kelly R.January 16, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    For sore throats, a mixture of honey, lemon and vinegar-1 teaspoon every 4 hours.

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  46. GinaJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Lots of sleep & liquids & homemade chicken soup, humidifier & Vicks rub.

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    i use vicks

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  48. robyn parisJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    for a sore throat I use warm salt water gargle

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  49. MaryRJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I give my kids lots of fluids, kool-aid or even ice pops so they stay hydrated and have them rest a lot.

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  50. AdrienneJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Humidifier!

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  51. janiceJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    my grandkids need this

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  52. janiceJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    chicken soup & vicks

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  53. brich2222January 19, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Plenty of rest, fluids and tender loving care


    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  54. janice hollandJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    vicks chicken soup & rest

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  55. Caolyn KavarnosJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Rest, lots of fluids, hot tea with lemon.

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  56. Angela MJanuary 20, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Lots of sleep. That is about the only thing that helps me. Tea with honey is great for a sore throat too.

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  57. janice hollandJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    i only use vicks

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  58. janice hollandJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    vicks is the best

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  59. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    miso soup and emergen-c.

    dani marie ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. Heather SwarthoutJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Lots and lots of liquids, and rest.

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  61. The Crazy Gengler BoysJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    honey lemon tea

    aggiegrad02@gmail.com

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  62. NickolayJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Chicken Soup and lots of rest

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  63. janice hollandJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    vicks vicks & more vicks

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  64. Deborah HogueJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    Home remedies? A humidifier and a vaporizer and plenty of clear fluids

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    This remedy works for colds, flues, and stomach bugs. 2 tbls apple cider vinegar (Bragg brand), 1 tbls honey, 2 cloves garlic minced. Heat all up over low heat and then add a little water and drink.

    sunnybrookdc1@yahoo.com

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  66. misses giveawaysJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    my best home remedy is hugs,rest and time

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  67. Ashley N.January 22, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    A lot of rest and fluids is my advice!

    sweets6@yahoo.com

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  68. KathleenJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Vitamin D, fluids and rest.

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  69. LeenburkeJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Best home remedy, ice water, cough drops and lots of rest

    Eileen Burke

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  70. Daniel MJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    just fluids and rest - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  71. Jill Myrick (jsc123)January 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Homemade chicken soup, orange juice and being snuggly warm and sleeping as much as possible is our way of combating the flu or a cold.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  72. Gennie LancasterJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Lots of rest and fluids!

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  73. janice hollandJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    i need a new one

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  74. bbrittbrat1398January 22, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Hot tea
    Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

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  75. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Lots of juice

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  76. KarenJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and 1 tablespoon honey in a coffee mug. Fill with hot water, stir and sip slowly. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  77. noelleJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Take Garlic Pills! But that's for adults.. for my son we keep a humidifier in his room and use the Nasal Aspirator, which works WONDERS

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  78. Sheila HickmonJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Homemade chicken noodle soup helps with a sore throat and my kids love it!
    We also leave a sliced open onion in a room with the sick person while they sleep. It helps rid the sickness faster.

    Thanks!

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  79. Valerie Taylor MabreyJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    I drink hot tea and take lots of vitamin c and zinc
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  80. deniseyweesyJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I just take nyqyil

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  81. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    liquids, sleep, and time

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  82. samf36January 23, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    rest, rest, rest, and oj

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  83. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Herbal tea and sleeping a lot are what I usually turn to. I hope anyone who has the flu right now gets better soon!

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  84. haroldeJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Best advice for me... Lots and lots of fresh squeezed orange juice.

    hd6719@gmail.com

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  85. ChristieJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    chicken noodle soup

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  86. janice hollandJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    vicks vicks vicks!!!!!!!!!!!

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  87. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    honey and lemon twice a day!

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  88. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Stay in bed, rest, tea and honey with lemon, lots of liquids, and plenty of love

    Denise Shook

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  89. janice hollandJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    i realy need this for my grandkids. they are always getting sick.

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  90. michedtJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Sleep and a good hot toddy usually helps!
    Michelle Tucker
    michelletucker at baconnation dot net

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  91. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    I always prescribe warm honey water and lots of rest for my sick family.

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  92. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    I prefer to use warm honey tea to soothe a sore throat, and I make sure to use a humidifier, to make sure there is not dry air.

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  93. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    We like to get the bathroom as steamy as possible and sit in there until it's all gone.Helps clear out the lungs a bit, relive the coughing and stuffiness

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  94. CarrieAnn13January 24, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    A steamy bathroom has always been a go to for us plus lots of rest & fluids.

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  95. Nicole LarsenJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    spoons of honey for a sore throat

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  96. tlcfromtnJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Chicken noodle soup

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  97. Erica C.January 24, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Lots of fluids and Nyquil!
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  98. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Homemade chicken soup, hot tea with honey, cozy warm bed on the couch and lots of attention. Gaye M; rustysrambles(at)gmail(dot)com

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  99. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    lipton soupp gatoradee and some vicks rub and lots of restt

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  100. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    My best tip for babies is if they are congested, sit with them in the bathroom while you run a hot shower. The sauna/humidity helps clear their congestion.

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  101. susansmoaksJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    my best home remedy for cold/flu is to wash hands regularly and try to prevent it but once you have it you need to rest and have lots of liquids
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  102. mary renshawJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    My best advice is use a humidifier!

    maryjeanrenshaw@msn.com

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  103. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Homemade chicken soup and lots of rest

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  104. BakersdozenJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    My husband believes it is my chicken soup. I would add to drink plenty of liquids and get lots of rest. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  105. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    LOVE, fluids, LOVE, HUGS and tender kisses and some vick's of course.
    staceydill@sbcglobal.net

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  106. kellyJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Vicks on the feet with socks on.

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  107. 4StephieJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Lots of honey and ginger tea!
    steph_showalter at yahoo dot com

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  108. heymissvirginiaJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Lot's of sleep!
    Virginia Rowell

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  109. carol lewisJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    For us I make homemade chicken broth with lots of onions and garlic.

    spcale at yahoo dot com

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  110. EmillerJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Honey for the cough.

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  111. Vikki BillingsJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Lots of fluids and lots of rest!
    vikki.billings@yahoo.com

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  112. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    HONEY AND LEMON AND GINGER TEA(HOMEMADE) !~ PAGEANTREADY@YAHOO.COM

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  113. Leanne HillJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Honey & lemon tea

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  114. SandJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Lots of herbal tea and hot and sour soup!

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  115. Dawn ReidJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Fluids and rest
    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

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  116. Brian E.January 24, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway...Chicken soup laced with hot sauce, crushed garlic, and oregano.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

    Rafflecopter: Bryan E.

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  117. richied.beckyJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    tons of OJ, chicken noodle soup and a few games of old maid ;) and rummy

    classy_mommie@yahoo.com
    @cancer_free_me

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  118. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    chicken noodle soup, vitamin c and sleep wilcarvic
    [at]gmail[dot[com]]

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  119. LeanJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Lemon garlic and black pepper. Sounds icky but it works.

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  120. /\Heather/\January 24, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Let the fever do it's job, no matter how miserable you are.

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