Many parents are noticing sudden fever, cough, cold, throat pain, and weakness in children these days.
Most of these infections are viral and spread quickly in schools, play areas, and crowded places.
Common symptoms include:
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Dry or wet cough
- Body pain
- Reduced appetite
In most children, symptoms improve within a few days with:
- Proper fluids
- Rest
- Fever medicines in correct dosage
- Steam/saline nasal drops if advised
Antibiotics are not needed in every fever or cough episode.
Parents should seek medical attention if:
- Breathing difficulty occurs
- Child is unusually sleepy
- Poor oral intake develops
- Persistent high fever continues
- Child develops chest pain or dehydration
Good hand hygiene and avoiding unnecessary exposure can reduce spread of infections.