Elana RoumellMed School For Moms · Naturopathic Doctor

Facts And Fiction About Colds #coldandflu #naturalremedy #shorts

Name: Facts And Fiction About Colds #coldandflu #naturalremedy #shorts
Uploaded: 2023-10-25T16:52:25+00:00
Duration: 44 s
Channel: Elana Roumell
Description: In this short video, the presenter debunks common misconceptions about how often children catch colds and when they can safely return to school after…

25 Oct 2023 · 1 min

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In this short video, the presenter debunks common misconceptions about how often children catch colds and when they can safely return to school after illness. She clarifies that babies, toddlers, and preschoolers typically experience 7–8 colds per year (not 3–4), school‑aged children about 5–6, and teenagers about 3–4. She explains that while some symptoms like a cough may linger up to 18 days, a child can resume school once they have been fever‑free for at least 24 hours and no longer appear miserable. The video ends with a call for viewers to share any surprises in the comments.

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Fact or fiction? Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers have about 3 to 4 colds a year. Fiction! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers have about 7 to 8 colds per year. School-aged children average about 5 or 6. By the time they are teenagers, it's more like 3 to 4 colds a year. It's a lot, right? Now, fact or fiction? I can send my kid back to school even if they still have symptoms. Fact. Let me explain. Some symptoms like a cough can last up to 18 days. That doesn't mean they need to stay at home or be away from others all this time. Now, a good rule of thumb is that their fever should be gone for at least 24 hours and they don't seem to be miserable anymore. You can send them back to school. Were you surprised by any of these? Share with me in the comments below.