Why Cold & Flu Hit Hardest at Night
When you or your child wakes up coughing or complaining of an earache, it can be tough to know what to do. And many common ailments -- from asthma to…
Cold and Flu Tactics That DON’T Work
Chicken soup? Check. Lots of rest? Double check. You have a plan when someone in your house comes down with a cold or flu. Some of the things you do…
The 5 Nasty Germs Hiding in Your Toothbrush
Toothbrushes should be clean. After all, their whole purpose is to scrub all the germs out of your mouth. But as it turns out, dirty toothbrushes could make you sick.…
Is Your Child Sick — or Faking It?
Maybe your son suddenly developed a stomachache on the day of the big quiz. Or your daughter has a mysterious cough after playing back-to-back soccer games yesterday. For whatever reason,…
10 Cold & Flu Kid-soothing Secrets
The average kid suffers through eight colds a year, which means that all parents become well versed in nursing a miserable, sniffling child back to health. That's why we turned…
Your Day-by-day Flu Guide
UPDATED JANUARY 29, 2018 The deadly 2018 influenza epidemic shows no signs of letting up. Hundreds of people in the United States have died this flu season, and the experts…
Spotting Your Child’s Cold Symptoms — at Any Age
When adults get hit with the flu, there's no mistaking it. You're feverish, your head feels stuffed up, and you ache everywhere. But with kids, the signs aren't always as…
A Parent’s Guide to Coughs
No mom enjoys hearing her child cough, even though pediatricians often remind parents that coughing is actually a good thing: It's the body's way of keeping the lungs clear and…
Am I Still Contagious?
You've been stuck at home with the flu for what seems like an eternity. The worst is over, but you still have some lingering sniffles, coughs and aches. Are you…
6 Reasons to Call the Pediatrician
Sick children at home? If they’ve got a cold, they'll usually recover on their own within seven to 10 days, but in some cases, those sniffles can develop into a…