Cold and Flu Season: How IVs can Help

Updated: September 25, 2026 · Reviewed by Taylor J. Graber, MD

It happens every year, but that doesn't make it any easier: cold and flu season. With the start of a new school year and the change of seasons, germs travel fast.

Here are a few tips to help you get through it.

Wash Your Hands

It's no secret, but it's worth repeating. Washing your hands regularly — especially after using the restroom, coughing or sneezing, or touching high-traffic surfaces — is one of the easiest ways to cut down on the germs around you. Wash with soap and water for at least twenty seconds each time.

Take Precautions If You're Sick

If you suspect you've caught something, be considerate of those around you. Stay home if you can. If you can't, consider masking or keeping some distance from others. Testing when symptoms start can also help you avoid spreading illness to others.

Vaccinate, If Applicable

If you haven't already, talk to your doctor about a flu shot, a COVID vaccine, or a booster to help your body fend off whatever's going around this year.

Prioritize Rest and Nutrition

This tip isn't exclusive to cold and flu season, but it becomes especially important when illness is going around. Getting enough rest each night and eating nutritious meals can go a long way toward helping your body and immune system operate at their best.

Hydrate

Finally, one tip that's good year-round, and our personal favorite: hydration. Whether you're maintaining good health, fighting off a bug, or on the road to recovery, staying hydrated supports how your body feels day to day. That means drinking water throughout the day and, if it's part of your routine, booking an IV appointment for extra support. Our Immunity Booster and Immune Recovery drips may help support your immune system during cold and flu season — read more about how IVs relate to the common cold.

What are your favorite tips for staying well this season? Schedule an appointment to add hydration support to your routine.