10 Common Winter Illnesses: Are You Contagious?

You can be infectious from two days to two weeks. The season of sharing — cold germs, flu viruses, stomach bugs and more — is upon us. That magical time when your kid brings home every germ in existence from school or daycare and spread the wealth, and your sneezy...

The flu can be a big deal for children. Here’s why

Laura Tejeda had been up watching her 7-month-old daughter Zoelis’ breathing all night this past November. She had been to a local hospital near the family’s home earlier in the day, concerned about a fever and Zoelis’ breathing being off, but had been sent home. In...

How to Spot Flu Symptoms in Children

This year’s influenza season looks to be particularly bad. We asked doctors what parents need to know about the virus — and need to recognize when things turn serious. This year, influenza arrived early in the United States, and it is already proving to be more severe...

When will flu and RSV peak?

(NEXSTAR) – While COVID-19 cases have remained flat (albeit pretty high) over the past two months, two other viral infections have taken off: influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV. Tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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