Cold & Flu

Cold and flu symptoms in children include sneezing, runny nose, and fever. Learn the best cold and flu treatments and remedies to soothe your sick kid.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Fighting a Fever
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8 Types of Coughs in Children, Toddlers, and Babies
Baby Care Basics: What are the Signs of Flu?
Flu Symptoms in Babies and When to Call the Doctor
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The Best Thermometers for Kids and Families
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Is Your Child Really Sick? 6 Signs Your Kid Could Be Faking It (and How to Tell!)
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5 Foods to Fight Kids' Colds & Flu
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Stress Relief Advice for Moms During Flu Season
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When Does Flu Season Start and End?
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Should My Kid Stay Home From School or Daycare? An Age-By-Age Guide
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9 Natural Toddler Cough Remedies
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How to Decode Your Baby's Cough
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7 Ways to Boost Your Child's Immunity
Vaccines for Babies and Older Kids
12 Cold and Flu Myths
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Cold Complications
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Is My Kid Contagious? When They Should Stay Home
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Why You Shouldn't Give Cough Suppressants to Children—And How to Soothe Symptoms Instead
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Surviving Your Baby's First Cold
How Safe is the Flu Vaccine?
6 Secrets of Kids Who Rarely Get Sick
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The Flu vs. COVID-19: How to Navigate the Differences and Stay Healthy During Flu Season
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How to Give Nasal Saline Drops
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5 Baby Cold Remedies for Cough and Congestion
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Is It RSV or a Cold? An Age-By-Age Symptom Guide
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Here's How to Use Hand Sanitizer Properly
When to Worry: Coughs & Colds
Stay Healthy All Winter
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A How-To Guide for Parenting When You're Sick
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Is It Allergies or a Cold? Here's How to Tell the Difference
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9 Seriously Germy Places—And How to Protect Your Child
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How to Prevent a Cold and Keep Your Kid From Getting Sick
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7 Ways to Stay Healthy When Your Kid Is Sick
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I'm a Dad and a Pediatrician: Here's When I Worry About a Cold
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5 Things Doctors Wish Parents Knew to Keep Their Family from Getting Sick
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How to Administer Nasal Spray
Hand Hygiene Basics
Ways to Prevent Infections This Winter
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Fact or Fiction: The Lowdown on Colds
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Rotavirus and Stomach Flu: Everything You Need to Know
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The Most Common Side Effects of the Flu Shot in Kids Are Mild—Here's What Parents Need to Know
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This Is The Best Time for Your Family to Get the Flu Shot
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5 Reasons to Get Family Flu Shots
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Tamiflu and Kids: Everything Parents Need to Know
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The Flu Vaccine for Children and Toddlers
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Are We Headed for Another Round of the Flu?