Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
November 15, 2022
Article at a Glance
- RSV usually looks similar to the common cold.
- RSV is common among children under two but in certain at-risk kids it can develop into a more serious illness.
- Proper hand washing and avoiding exposure are two important preventative steps.
7 Ways to Ease Cold and Flu Symptoms Without Medicine
January 13, 2020
Article at a Glance
- Very few cold & flu medicines are suitable for young children.
- Parents always want to help but are sometimes at a loss on what to do.
- Ease their symptoms with seven simple suggestions.
The Importance of Hand Washing
January 26, 2017
- Washing hands is one of the simplest ways to prevent illness.
- Teaching kids when to wash is as important as teaching them how to wash.
- Try the glitter game to teach small kids about how germs spread.
Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications?
April 4, 2016
Article at a Glance
- Children under 4 should not use cold and cough medication, and children ages 4 to 6 should only use them when directed by a doctor.
- Cold and cough medicine can have dangerous and life-threatening side effects in young children.
- The new guidelines are important and should be taken seriously by parents.
What is the difference between a cold and the flu?
December 28, 2015
Article at a Glance
- The flu is much worse than a cold and can potentially be deadly for people with a weakened immune system.
- If your child's illness came on suddenly and symptoms include a high fever, severe exhaustion, headache, loss of appetite, achy muscles, and chills, then it is most likely the flu.
- Don't confuse the stomach flu with the flu - the stomach flu involves the digestive tract and the flu involves the respiratory tract.
Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
April 7, 2014
Article at a Glance
- Children under 4 should not use cold and cough medications, and children ages 4 to 6 should only use them when directed by a doctor.
- One of the most important things you can do is to keep your child hydrated.
- Things like nasal saline and sleeping elevated can help with stuffy noses and coughs.
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