How to get through your child's flu

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

When your child starts coughing or running a fever, the questions start to run through your head. Is it a cold or the flu? Should I call the doctor? Our infographic offers helpful tips and to-dos for parents while their child is sick with the seasonal cold or flu.

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