Young children get sick far more often than adults, and it is completely normal. Most healthy kids come down with about six viral illnesses a year—and preschoolers and early elementary-aged children ...

Protect your kids from the flu with a flu shot every year. It's the best way to prevent the spread of the virus and keep them ...

The kids are back to school, and that could mean trips back to the doctor as illnesses start to spread throughout the household. “But it's very important that parents know that young kids get sick,” ...

When a measles outbreak hit West Texas this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who ...

“I’m always sick!” and “I can’t believe I have a cold again” are common refrains throughout the fall and winter for many people. It’s not in your head: Respiratory virus season hits some people harder ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Schools often promote student sick day guidelines advising parents to send children to school with colds. Many ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As students head back to school, experts warn that the likelihood of children getting sick increases. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies three key ...

A WA initiative and a national Coles partnership are changing the way sick kids are cared for, helping them get back to ...

Genexa, the first clean medicine brand, founded by parents to transform the medicine aisle, today released its 2025 State of the Sick Day. A national YouGov survey commissioned by Genexa, of 1,000 U.S ...

This year, respiratory illnesses are on the rise, and our family has added to that count more than once. Well, most of our family. You see, I’m sick in bed — because my kid has coughed, sneezed and, ...