6 household essentials to stock up on for flu season

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As the weather continues to change each week and we get deeper into the winter months, it’s important to be prepared for flu season. No one wants to get sick, but unfortunately, feeling under the weather sometimes happens despite our best efforts to prevent it.  

Luckily, Walmart makes it easy to stock up on flu season essentials from the comfort of your home. Thanks to its online pickup and delivery service, you can add whatever products you need (including food, wellness items and other must-haves) to your cart and either select the free curbside pickup option or get your items delivered straight to your door. 

When you are under the weather, being able to stay home under the covers and avoid that extra trip to the grocery store is a real comfort. And since you can also take advantage of the same everyday low prices you’d see in store (never any hidden fees or markups) through this service, you can let Walmart’s online pickup and delivery act as a helping hand when you need it most — at no extra charge. 

Shop the flu season products (all under $15) that we’re stocking up on at Walmart below and feel good about being prepared. 

Shop: Equate Severe Cold & Flu Caplets, $2.98 

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These caplets can temporarily relieve several cold and flu symptoms like a sore throat, fever and nasal congestion. Plus, this product is also a pain reliever, so you can battle that headache and start feeling better. 

Shop: Ricola Family Pack Sugar Free Lemon Mint Herb Throat Drops, $3.83 

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These throat drops from Ricola are great for giving that scratchy, sore throat some comfort. According to the product description, the formula in these drops “combines natural lemon balm extract with menthol sourced from real peppermint leaves.” 

Shop: Emergen-C 1000mg Vitamin C Powder, $9.18 

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This vitamin-C powder from Emergen-C tastes great and also has vitamin-B, electrolytes and antioxidants included. It’s perfect for those who aren’t necessarily sick, but are trying to support their everyday wellness. 

Shop: Vicks VapoShower Aromatherapy Shower Tablet Bomb, $5.44 

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Turn your shower into a relaxing sauna with these aromatherapy shower tablets from Vicks. Made from a blend of menthol, eucalyptus and camphor, these tablets are soothing when you’re sick or just feeling a little tired.  

Shop: Equate Mucus ER Extended-Release Tablets, $8.92 

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If you’re fighting through chest congestion and frequent coughing, give these mucus relief tablets from Equate a try. This expectorant can work for up to 12 hours and can help lessen chest congestion and cut down on uncomfortable mucus build up. 

Shop: Airborne Elderberry + Vitamins & Zinc Crafted Blend Gummies, $12.97 

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Support your immune system with these gummies from Airborne that contain vitamins C, D, E and zinc. These gummies are also gluten-free, gelatin-free and don’t have any artificial sweeteners or colors added. 

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