When a cold strikes, running a humidifier can help loosen congestion and soothe a sore throat, and it's especially important for children since their smaller nostrils get stuffed up more easily.

Cold and flu season has arrived, and we have something new to tell you about it. A recent study of findings has shown that maintaining an indoor humidity level between 40-60% can reduce the survival of flu viruses on surfaces and in the air. We've all come to rely upon humidifiers for relief of cough and cold symptoms throughout the years, but now we can see that they do more. A humidifier will help to provide relief for cold and flu symptoms and it will also help to reduce the survival of influenza viruses in your home.

Humidifiers help relieve your cold and flu symptoms when you or your family are sick and also help to reduce the number of influenza germs in the world around them.

*Studies have shown that keeping indoor air at an RH level of 40-60% reduces survival of flu viruses compared to lower RH levels. When used as directed, humidifiers can achieve and maintain 40-60% RH levels.

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Take the Cold Out of Winter with a Vicks Humidifier!