Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...

Beyond just a common cold - discover how seemingly harmless sneezing and chills could indicate the presence of five dangerous ...

RSV infections are common but while most people are fine 29,000 children are admitted to hospital in the UK every year ...

Pharmacist Dean Jolley said it’s common for children to spread germs throughout their family. He recommends using ...

Saline Nasal Drops Reduce the Duration of the Common Cold in Young Children by Two Days Sep. 6, 2024 — Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by ...

Most times, the issue clears up on its own - but if it continues any longer then it could be a warning sign of something ...

The flu just won’t quit this year. The virus seemed to peak after the December holidays in Massachusetts, headed back down, ...

Norovirus is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, stomach bug or as the “cruise ship virus” because it’s often the cause ...

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Young children are the main reservoir of common cold viruses and the other main places of infection are the nursery or school. Cold viruses can be passed from person to person by hand contact or ...

Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, ...