‘Common cold symptoms vary with each child and every infection, but they may include a sore throat, a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, a cough, a hoarse voice and feeling generally unwell. For common cold treatment, children should be encouraged to stay hydrated, eat healthily and get plenty of rest.
It’s also important that they wash their hands with soap to prevent the bacteria spreading from person to person. This should help them to get better within a few days.’
Questions
Which habits can I teach my children all year round to help protect them from winter infections?