Cold and Flu

Why getting a flu shot is more important than ever this year

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.

Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. A CHOC pediatrician offers tips for proper hand-washing.

CHOC pediatric experts offer answers to parents’ most frequently asked questions about acute flaccid myelitis.

If you’ve been keeping your kids home from daycare during stay-at-home orders, here’s questions to ask your daycare before sending kids back.

“Stomach flu. vs. influenza” is a question most parents have had during flu season. How do you know what your child is suffering from?

A CHOC pediatrician offers expert advice to parents on the latest guidelines on cold and cough medicine for kids.

Flu season is here. We spoke to Dr. Katherine Williamson, a CHOC pediatrician, about how to keep your kids safe from the flu.

Your child has been coughing, sneezing and running a temperature. Is this the common cold, or could it be something more serious like pneumonia?

Your child has a fever. Is a doctor’s appointment necessary? Answering these five questions can help caregivers know what to do.