10 Myths About the Common Cold and Flu

Experts Examine Misconceptions About Colds and Flu

By JOSEPH BROWNSTEIN
ABC News Medical Unit
Sept. 4, 2008

The sun may still be shining most of the day, the temperatures may still be above 70 degrees, and the pro football season hasn't kicked off yet. But around the country, some doctors are already receiving their shipments of flu vaccine.
Dr. Tim Johnson offers some great ways to protect your family.

With the start of flu season less than a month away, we took a look at 10 common bits of advice about colds and flu. Some of these common wisdom gems are, indeed, things you can and should do (it turns out that it's not too early for a flu shot -- and you might want to pick up some chicken soup). Others, however, are things you might want to pass on (the zinc and echinacea -- at least for now).

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