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Orange slices with title: Does Vitamin C Prevent Colds?

Vitamin C for Kids: Can It Prevent Colds?

Cold and flu season is long—so long. And where kids are concerned, for the common cold, there really isn't a "season." You can get a cold year-round, and kids always seem to catch them! It's March, and we're exiting winter illness

Child holding nose spray and the title: Why Sea Salt is the Most Exciting Product in Kid’s Health This Century

Why Sea Salt is the Most Exciting Product in Kid’s Health This Century

Researchers in Edinburgh recently presented their findings from the ELVIS-Kids study at the 2024 European Respiratory Society Congress. Despite the name, this experiment had nothing to do with the pompadoured King of Swing and everything to do with children’s boogers. Hypertonic Saline Nasal Solution's Effect on Colds

Treating Flu in Kids: A Pharmacist Explains

Treating Flu in Kids: A Pharmacist Explains

In the United States, December- February represents the peak influenza season. This year is no exception. Data collected from the CDC's respiratory illness surveillance programs indicate that flu activity is elevated throughout most of the country and is expected to remain high for several weeks. P.S. It&

A doctor combing lice out of a little girl's hair with the title: Stopping Lice in Their Tracks

Treating Head Lice in Kids

Question: You get an email from the school nurse saying there is an outbreak of head lice in your child's classroom. Should you: A) Shave your child's head and slather them in mayonnaise B) Burn all of your possessions and live off the land C) Move

The Flu Shot for Kids

The Flu Shot for Kids

Getting a flu shot is an annual tradition in my home. The kids grumble and fret, but they know they have to go. They also know that they'll get a donut afterward as compensation for their trials and tribulations. I don't necessarily encourage bribery in kids,

Image of a young boy holding his head, looking sick and the title: When a Cold Might Actually Be Pneumonia--Signs to Look For

What is Walking Pneumonia?

Cases of walking pneumonia have been on the rise, with parents and caregivers everywhere scratching their heads. Walking pneumonia? That's still a thing in the modern age of antibiotics? According to the CDC, doctors and hospitals have observed an unusual increase in cases of Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumoniae)

Ibuprofen Use in Kids: A Guide for Parents

Ibuprofen Use in Kids: A Guide for Parents

Ibuprofen is a helpful medication for adults and for kids, too! It's effective and generally considered safe. In addition to acetaminophen, I consider ibuprofen a staple in your sickness warrior stockpile. It's a common over-the-counter medication that can help manage pain and reduce fever in children.