Cold and Flu Archives - CHOC Children's Health

Best practices for preventing respiratory illnesses in children

CHOC experts offer tips and preventative measures to help reduce the risk of RSV, rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, flu and COVID-19 in kids.

A CHOC pediatrician offers advice to parents about flu treatments, flu shots, over-the-counter medicines for the flu and flu prevention.

Parents with young children may struggle with frequent illness. A CHOC expert explains why and what parents can do to prevent sickness.

When quarantining or recovering from colds, flu or COVID-19, CHOC offers sick day activity ideas for kids who grow bored of screen time.

With the new Omicron variant rapidly spreading through the U.S., a CHOC infectious disease specialist answers parents’ common questions.

Dr. Ericka Hong, a CHOC pediatrician, explains the differences between acetaminophen and ibuprofen and how to administer it safely.

A CHOC pediatric expert explains the similarities and differences in symptoms of flu and COVID-19, and how to protect your child from both.

As COVID-19 precautionary measures begin relaxing, an increase in colds and viruses are expected – especially for children.

It’s important that each member of your family get their flu shot every year. This is especially true this year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.