The crisp air, cozy sweaters, and holiday cheer signal the arrival of the cold and flu season. While this time of year can be full of joy and celebration, it's also when viruses like the common cold and influenza become more prevalent. For parents, this...
The cold and flu season can be a challenging time for children and their families. In addition to dealing with symptoms such as fever, cough, and congestion, parents also have to worry about the spread of illness to other family members and friends. Fortunately, there...
As a parent, chances are you are used to hearing plenty of coughs, sneezes, and sniffles from your little ones. However, while coughing, in general, may be relatively normal, there are certain coughs that seem more serious than others, and these more serious coughs can...
As a parent, you know there are many childhood illnesses that seem to pop up more in the fall. We’ll look at some of the most common ones here, and what you can do to help your child and the symptoms they are experiencing. Common Cold The...
Right now, so many parents are thinking about mask mandates, COVID, vaccines, and back-to-school time. However, even with all of this going on, it is not too early for parents to also start thinking about the flu shot. September is here, and according to the...
Yes, you read the title correctly. Truthfully, the notion that the flu shot gives you the flu is just a common misconception. Think about it this way: when receiving the polio or meningitis vaccine, the last thing on anyone’s mind is that the shot will cause...
Now that fall is here, we are all about to enter into one of the most exciting times of the year (the holiday season) but also one of the most difficult times of year with cold and flu season. As any parent knows, this is...
As most people know, we are currently in the middle of “flu season.” However, while most people know that you are more likely to catch the flu during this time of year, most people don’t know where they are more likely to catch the flu. As a...
School is back in session for kids all around the country, and while this not only means it is time to get back to class, activities, and carpools, it is also time for flu season. Flu season starts in the fall, and for kids who...
The contagious bacterial infection known as whooping cough or pertussis recently made headlines, when the Plano Independent School District released a warning about this disease. According to their statement, two students at Clark High School in the Texas town were confirmed as having this highly-contagious...