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When Your Child is Sick -When Your Child is Sick With a Cold or Flu

Children get sick a lot more often than adults do. There are certain things every parent should consider when treating a sick child. They have special needs and concerns that parents should be aware of. Find out what you need to know.
Take Your Child to the Doctor
Dr. Jennifer Shu, a prominent Atlanta pediatrician, answers parents questions about when to take their children to the doctor during cold and flu season. Also get tips on helping kids deal with shots, what symptoms to watch for and when to keep kids out of school when they are sick.
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon Book Review
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon is a fun children's book that may help alleviate some of your child's fears if they are sick and have to go to the doctor. This brightly illustrated story is quick and easy to read and is great for kids of all ages. Learn more about How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague.
Take Your Child to the Doctor
Dr. Jennifer Shu, a prominent Atlanta pediatrician, answers parents questions about when to take their children to the doctor during cold and flu season. Also get tips on helping kids deal with shots, what symptoms to watch for and when to keep kids out of school when they are sick.
Kids and Cough Medications
Kids get coughs quite often, and most parents just want to make the coughing stop. But when should you use cough medications? And which ones are safe? Find out all about cough medications and kids.
How to Detect Breathing Symptoms in Babies and Kids
It is not always easy to tell when a baby or child is having difficulty breathing. Look for these breathing symptoms in babies and kids and find out what to do for each one.
Cough and Cold Medications for Children
So many cough and cold medications available over the counter for children that many parents don't know what to buy or what to give. Find out the truth about these many medications and the best thing you can do for your children.
Caring for a Child With the Flu
No one likes having the flu, it is a miserable illness and makes pretty much everyone feel horrible. Caring for a child with the flu isn't much fun either. There are some special considerations to take into account when caring for a child with the flu.
OTC Cough and Cold Medications for Children
Is your normally rambunctious child lethargic and suffering from a stuffy nose, constant sneezing and a wretched cough or cold? Learn which over the counter meds are considered safe and effective for children and which are not.
What do I do for my child with a cold?
Sneezes and sniffles, runny nose and scratchy throat. If your child has a cold, you need to know how to take care of him. There are a few things to keep in mind when caring for a child with a cold. Find out what they are!
When Should You Call Your Pediatrician?
About.com's Guide to Pediatrics, Dr. Vincent Iannelli, discusses common symptoms and when parents should call their pediatrician.
About Health Video - Cold Medicine and Kids
Dr. Mona Khanna discusses how cold medication may affect your child. Find out what is safe for your child and what is not.
Hand Washing Is Important For Kids, Too
Washing your hands is the most important step you can take to prevent illness. This is equally as important for your children. Kids put their hands everywhere and should be encouraged to wash their hands often, especially after using the bathroom and before eating.
Just For Kids! Information about Strep Throat
A great resource for children to learn all about strep throat. This article will help your child learn about the illness that he or she may have or be exposed to. Easy to read and written just for kids!
Your Child and His Allergies
This year has been particularly bad for allergies in many parts of the country. If your child has allergies, or you suspect he might, you will find some great information in this article from KidsHealth.
All About Allergies, Just For Kids
If your child has allergies, he may be asking you a lot of questions about what that means and why he has the symptoms he does. KidsHealth has a great article written just for kids to explain what they need to know about allergies and treatments.
The Kids Guide to Beating a Cold
Get your kids involved and they will be more likely to take care of themselves. Let your child read this article about getting over a cold. He may learn something and will be more likely to do what you ask when it comes to treating a cold.
Sinusitis in Children
KidsHealth offers parents a comprehensive overview of sinusitis in children. Find helpful information about how this illness may affect your child.
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