12 May 2026
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Vicks VapoRub and garlic against colds: why this viral remedy is ineffective and risky according to experts

Millions of people have seen this viral remedy circulating on social media: Vicks VapoRub applied to a garlic clove to relieve colds, coughs, or earaches. But health professionals are sounding the alarm. This popular combination has no proven scientific basis and can even cause irritation, skin burns, or eardrum damage.

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