8 Products Real Shoppers Swear By for Making Cold & Flu Season More Bearable

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Why is it that when good things happen, they’re always accompanied by not-so-good things? Case in point: the holiday season also brings with it cold and flu season. By now, we should all be scheduling our flu shots or recovering from them, but even those helpful vaccines can’t help with all of the germs and illnesses that we’re exposed to during our day-to-day lives. That’s where meds and drugstore products come in handy, and no store stocks a better lineup than CVS.

It’s the super dependable place we all go to when we need to stock up during the sick season — fever reducers, cough suppressants, emergency ice cream pints, you name it. Plus with the store’s BOPIS (Buy Online, Puck Up In Store) policy, you can order everything you need and pick it up at your favorite store within the hour. It’s super easy.

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There’s a lot to choose from, so we gathered up some of the top-rated and bestselling cold and flu products at CVS that real shoppers swear by. These range from rubs to caplets and everything in between. Check them out below.

CVS Health Rigid Tip Digital Thermometer

First thing first: your home is going to need a thermometer. This digital version clearly reads out the temperature and comes equipped with a built-in FeverAarm that alerts you when your temp is above 99.5 degrees F or above. It also has a useful memory setting that will store the previous temperature and keep it viewable for you so that you’ll see the progress as you get better.

Mucinex Fast-Max Adult Severe Congestion and Cough Liquid

If you’re looking for relief from chest congestion, a crumby cough, or a stuffed nose, you’ll need Mucinex. This fast-acting formula loosens mucus faster than many other alternatives out there.

Vicks VapoRub

There’s perhaps no cold product more beloved across generations than Vicks VapoRub. Grandparents and teens alike love this cough suppressant for the instant relief it provides. The glorious eucalyptus scent is an added bonus.

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Advil Cold and Sinus Relief

There’s arguably no pain worse than sinus pain. Especially when it can’t seem to go away. These non-drowsy Advil caplets are designed to relieve sinus pressure, nasal congestion, and even fevers. It’s a cold must-have, but also is a great tool for those who suffer from allergies.

Theraflu Severe Cold and Flu Medicine

If you or someone in your home hates taking traditional pills or liquids, this tea could help provide you relief. It’s comprised of pain relievers, cough suppressants, and nasal decongestants. Plus, a box comes with six night and daytime packets.

HALLS Flavored Cough Drops

If you hate the taste of traditional cough drops that taste too medicine-y, then you’ve got to check out these shopper-loved honey lemon drops from Halls. They don’t taste as aggressive but suppress coughs and throat tickles nonetheless. Right now you can buy one pack, get one 50 percent off.

Nature’s Bounty Elderberry Immune Health Gummies

These top-selling supplement gummies are packed to the brim with vitamins A, C, D, E, and zinc to help support your immune health and provide antioxidant support.

Sudafed Maximum Strength 12-Hour Sinus Decongestant

Get 12 hours of sinus relief when you consume these maximum-strength decongestant pills that are designed to have an extended release that works for half the day, rather than at once for a few hours.