This document provides information on preventing and treating the flu and common colds. It recommends not sharing personal items, washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and maintaining distance from sick people. Symptoms of colds are generally milder than the flu. Self-care tips include gargling salt water, resting, hydrating, eating nutritious foods, using steam or cough drops. Students feeling flu-like symptoms should stay home and contact health services if symptoms persist or worsen. The seasonal flu vaccine is available at the campus health center.