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It's Sniffle Time, Baby!
Comforting Baby during Illness
By Teri Brown
Everyone knows you can't cure the common cold or the flu. Sometimes you can prevent it with a vaccination, but for the most part, when you catch a cold, you just have to deal with it until it goes away. But what about our children? It's difficult to watch our babies and toddlers suffering. And when does the flu go from being inconvenient to dangerous for our little ones?
"Current immunization guidelines recommend that children ages 6 months to 23 months be immunized against the flu," says Dr. Piwoz. "In addition, children 2 years and above with certain health conditions should be immunized, but the vaccine can also be given to healthy children as well as adults."
Prevention is the best way to avoid colds and the flu, and one of the best methods available is hand washing. "Keep wipes or an alcohol-based hand gel if you cannot get to a sink easily," says Dr. Piwoz. "By teaching your child to wash their hands frequently as part of their normal routine, you can prevent them from getting many infections."
While babies and children seem to put everything in their mouths, you can at least discourage your children from doing this early on and try to make sure their hands are clean when they do. Keep your child away from other children and adults who are obviously ill and home from playgroup or daycare if they are sick.
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