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Childhood Respiratory Illnesses: What To Do During Cold And Influenza

ad D uring the seasonal influenza peak, children are more likely to catch the common cold, highlighting the importance of preventive measures. Every downtime brings  snap, influenza and other respiratory affections that can spread  snappily, particularly among children.   Laura Santos, MD, associate division director of pediatric critical care at Hassenfeld Children’s Sanitarium at NYU Langone, offers some  consolation for parents, including how to  watch for children with respiratory  ails, signs that may indicate more serious illness and tips for helping your child recover at home.   My  kiddies have had recreating respiratory symptoms  out and on since the  leaves. Is it too late to get them the flu shot?   It’s not too late to vaccinate Influenza( flu)  exertion can  do as late as May, and most  frequently peaks in February, so getting your child vaccinated at any time during the season can keep them from  getting ill and missing  academy.   Generally, it’s safe for children to ge