Common Cold in Kids: Treatment, Contagion & What to Expect

On average, healthy children have around six colds per year

On average, healthy children experience about six colds per year. This post provides parents with useful information on what to expect during a common cold, how to manage symptoms at home, how long the illness is contagious, and when it may be time to consult a pediatrician for further evaluation.

Child in bathrobe blows nose with tissue; stuffed animal and box of tissues nearby.