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Flu Season Checklist for the Whole Family
Flu season never checks your calendar first. It shows up the night before the school concert, halfway through Thanksgiving weekend, or at 9 p.m. on a Sunday when the pharmacy is closed and your kid is suddenly burning up. Dr. Robert Chandler, a family medicine physician who has practiced for more than 15 years and… Continue reading Flu Season Checklist for the Whole Family
DrHouse Editorial Team Nov. 05, 2026
Do You Need Antibiotics for the Flu? Why Doctors Say No
No. Antibiotics for the flu do not work, because the flu is caused by a virus and antibiotics only kill bacteria. They will not shorten the illness or ease your symptoms. What can help is a flu antiviral started within 48 hours. The exception is a bacterial infection that develops after the flu, such as… Continue reading Do You Need Antibiotics for the Flu? Why Doctors Say No
DrHouse Editorial Team Oct. 24, 2026
Cold vs Flu vs Sinus Infection: Which One Do You Have?
Cold vs flu vs sinus infection: timing tells you more than any single symptom will. A cold builds over a day or two and peaks around day 3. The flu hits within hours, bringing fever, chills, and body aches with it. A sinus infection is usually a cold that’s still hanging around after 10 days,… Continue reading Cold vs Flu vs Sinus Infection: Which One Do You Have?
DrHouse Editorial Team Oct. 15, 2026
Flu Myths Debunked by Dr. Robert Chandler, DO
Every year as flu season approaches, the same common flu myths start circulating. Many people still believe that the flu vaccine can make you sick, that antibiotics can treat influenza, or that the flu is simply a stronger version of the common cold. While these misconceptions may seem harmless, they can lead to delayed treatment,… Continue reading Flu Myths Debunked by Dr. Robert Chandler, DO
DrHouse Editorial Team Mar. 17, 2026
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