22 min
Viruses and fevers: Why do kids get sick so often? Kids Health Info
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Viral illnesses, like the common cold, seem to happen all the time in children. Why do they get a runny nose so often? Is it a sign of a weak immune system?
Fever can be confusing for parents, too. What causes fever in children? Is it harming their body? When do you need to seek medical help?
Anthea and Lexi put Associate Professor Mike Starr, paediatrician and infectious diseases expert, in the hot seat to find out.
For more information, check out these RCH Kids Health Info fact sheets:
Fever in children
Viral Illnesses
Pain relief for children
Don't forget to sign up to the Kids Health Info podcast newsletter to stay up-to-date with the latest podcast episodes about the health topics you want to hear about.
Viral illnesses, like the common cold, seem to happen all the time in children. Why do they get a runny nose so often? Is it a sign of a weak immune system?
Fever can be confusing for parents, too. What causes fever in children? Is it harming their body? When do you need to seek medical help?
Anthea and Lexi put Associate Professor Mike Starr, paediatrician and infectious diseases expert, in the hot seat to find out.
For more information, check out these RCH Kids Health Info fact sheets:
Fever in children
Viral Illnesses
Pain relief for children
Don't forget to sign up to the Kids Health Info podcast newsletter to stay up-to-date with the latest podcast episodes about the health topics you want to hear about.
22 min