Overcome Your Health Symptoms Fast & Better - Enjoy the Holiday Season

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Smiling family at holiday dinner table.

When the holiday season arrives, so does everything that comes with it. Ideally, we all want to take a few days off work to spend time with family and friends—but sometimes health symptoms pop up that can put us out of commission. Whether those symptoms are a result of an overly-indulgent meal or cold and flu season, many holiday calendars are packed: We know that you need to knock those symptoms out fast. No one wants to be sick on Thanksgiving or during December celebrations!

Don’t let those holiday symptoms get in the way of making memories. Haleon has the know-how and the products to support you during the holidays—so you can get back to what’s most important.

What Are Common Holiday Symptoms?

During the holidays, we eat many foods we don't normally eat. We also get together with large groups, making it easier to pass around illnesses like the flu or the common cold. Symptoms can crop up fast, and it pays off to have solutions on hand so you’re ready to recover as quickly as possible.

Some health symptoms you might encounter during the holidays could include:

1. Heartburn: Heartburn can be common during the holidays—we indulge in holiday treats, often packed with more sugar and fat than we’re used to.

2. Headaches: Loud gatherings, later nights, and less sunlight can lead to headaches. Understanding your headache or migraine causes and symptoms is key to cutting them off before they get worse.

3. Coughing & Sore Throat: Getting together to watch football, see a school band concert or to share a meal are common holiday events. All that close contact makes it far too easy to pass around flu and common cold symptoms, like throat pain and coughing.

Get Heartburn Relief, Migraine Relief & Sore Throat Relief—Fast

With busy holiday schedules in play, it’s more important than ever to build in as much time as you can for rest and recovery. Try to set aside some time for yourself to take it easy. It’s better to take a night off now to rest than to cancel important plans—or take extra days off work—because your immune system is overloaded!

Before any symptoms set in, stock your cabinets so you have relief ready to roll. Not only will it help you overcome your symptoms, it will also make you a hosting hero if one of your guests or family members needs some relief. Here are a few ideas for what to keep on hand:

TUMS Chewy Bites: Get the quick and effective heartburn relief you need in a tablet from America’s #1 antacid brand. TUMS Chewy Bites taste great and work fast to help your heartburn.
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets: The fast-acting formula delivers extra strength headache relief—for some, relief starts in as little as 15 minutes.
Theraflu Severe Cold Relief Hot Liquid Powder: We understand the urgency of seeking effective relief wherever you are. Theraflu Hot Liquid Powder mixes quickly with hot water, helping to relieve a number of cold and flu symptoms, like coughing and sore throat pain.

Don’t let your symptoms put a damper on your holiday plans. Stock up on Haleon products so you’re ready to beat your symptoms fast and stay in the holiday spirit!