This time of year brings on something I don’t look forward to at all – Cold and Flu Season. With two kids in school, they are exposed to so many germs that I wish I could put them in a bubble so they don’t get sick or better yet, get me sick. A sick mommy is no fun for everyone.

Only a few months into the cold and flu season, nearly 18.2 million U.S. adults have experienced troublesome cold and flu symptoms and more than 18 million also reported suffering from cough, making it one of the most highly reported symptoms!

Have you been hit yet but this wonderful bug? I know of so many people who have already had the flu and I know there will be more.

This year, Robitussin® wants to help make sure people don’t have to take any unnecessary and unwanted “time-out” from their busy lives due to a cough, cold or the flu. Cough is one of the primary symptoms of cold and flu and as the country approaches peak season, the makers of Robitussin® have introduced Robitussin® COUGHCAST™. This new interactive tool, available at www.Robitussin.com, allows people to track cough activity in their local area so they can be prepared to effectively treat their symptoms.

Currently the cough activity in Rhode Island is pretty high according to the Robitussin® COUGHCAST™.   According to IMS Health:

• 190,340 adults (or 14.7% of the population) in Providence are experiencing cough
• 141,572 adults (or 10.9% of the population) in Providence are experiencing all symptoms
• Over 1.7 million adults in the New England region are experiencing cough

And I’m not surprised because like I said, so many people around me are sick.  If you or your family get sick this season check out the Robitussin products below.  There is a product for all symptoms to help you get back on your feet faster.

You can find Robitussin products in drug stores and food stores nationwide.