When a Child Has the Cold or the Flu?

When a Child Has the Cold or the Flu



When children suffer from the cold or the flu, parents or caregivers should provide relief for their symptoms. Head start staff, families, and caregivers may find these resources useful when nursing infants and toddlers back to good health. The information below provides recommendations on cold and flu medications for young children, shows how to differentiate between the two conditions, and offers tips to prevent future infection.

When a Child Has the Cold or the Flu Use the following tips and resources to prevent and lessen the severity of cold and flu symptoms in children. Over the Counter (O-T-C) Medications Revised Product Labels for Pediatric Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicines CDC Study Estimates 7,000 Pediatric Emergency Departments Visits Linked to Cough and Cold Medication Cough and Cold Medications for Children Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in Children FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products What is the difference between the cold and the flu? Is it a Cold or the Flu? Common Cold Influenza (Flu) How to Prevent the Cold or the Flu? Healthy Habits Keep you Well Cover Your Cough Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work

When a Child Has the Cold or the Flu. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2008. English.