Many parents notice that their child starts getting frequent cold, cough, or fever after joining school or daycare. This is very common.

Children are exposed to many new viruses when they start mixing with other kids. Their immunity is still developing, so repeated infections can happen — especially in the first 1–2 years of school.

Common symptoms include:

  • Runny nose  
  • Mild fever  
  • Cough 
  •  Reduced appetite for a few days  

What parents can do:

  • Ensure proper sleep  
  • Give home-cooked nutritious food
  • Encourage hand washing  
  • Avoid unnecessary antibiotics  
  • Keep vaccinations updated  

When should you worry?

  • Breathing difficulty  
  • Fever lasting more than 5 days  
  • Child becoming unusually dull  
  • Poor weight gain  
  • Recurrent hospital admissions  

Most children gradually build immunity and fall sick less often over time.