Colleen Thomas' son was born missing a part of his immune system. The Indiana mother didn't know that immediately, but there were signs. The little boy was always sick—constant congestion and ...

Certain foods can reduce the strength of your child's immune system. Due to this, you will want to avoid giving your child these foods during cold and flu season.

As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that vaccine-preventable diseases can have on children and their families. This year’s cold and flu season ...

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs ...

Does cold weather make you sick? For centuries, this myth has led grandmothers to insist that kids sit away from drafts, keep a hat on in cold weather, and avoid going outside with wet hair. But if ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. I used to think cold season meant stocking up on tissues, ...