the U.S. has seen in a long time, TODAY.com previously reported. It's too early to tell what this year's season will look like, the experts note, but there are some worrisome signs.
"Unfortunately, there are children who die from influenza every year, including healthy kids with no underlying diseases," says Godsil.is safe and effective for everyone ages 6 months and older. The experts recommend children get the shot in September or October. "Get it by Halloween," says Godsil.Every fall and winter, parents can expect to see the usual gamut of viruses that cause cold symptoms like congestion, sneezing, runny nose, headache and cough, the experts note.
The vast majority of children who get the common cold will recover on their own within a week and do not need treatment, the experts note. “For a lot of these respiratory viruses, it’s just supportive care, providing fluids, and close monitoring to make sure breathing is not getting worse,” says Murray.We can also expect to see pinkeye ramp up this fall, says Godsil, which can be caused by viruses or bacteria.
Often called"stomach flu" or"stomach bug," the viruses that cause gastrointestinal illness are highly contagious and can spread like wildfire through classrooms and among families at home., the most common viral cause of gastroenteritis, surged this past winter and spring in the U.S.