We spend alot of time outside during the day. It has been very cold lately and I can imagine that some are concerned about children being outdoors at this time of the year. Children should be bringing jackets and layered clothing. Also mittens/gloves, hats are great. Here are some facts about colds:
Upper Respiratory Infection (URI or Common Cold) What is an upper respiratory infection (URI)?
An upper respiratory infection (URI), also known as the common cold, is one of the most common illnesses, leading to more doctor visits and absences from school and work than any other illness every year. It is estimated that during a one-year period, people in the US will suffer one billion colds. Caused by a virus that inflames the membranes in the lining of the nose and throat, colds can be the result of more than 200 different viruses. However, among all of the cold viruses, the rhinoviruses and the coronaviruses cause the majority of colds.
Facts about an URI or cold:
Most children will develop at least six to ten colds a year. This number increases for children who attend daycare.
Colds do not happen as much after the age of 6.
Adolescents get colds about two to four times a year
When is the "cold" season?
Children are most likely to have colds during fall and winter, starting in late August or early September until March or April. The increased incidence of colds during the cold season may be attributed to the fact that more children are indoors and close to each other. In addition, many cold viruses thrive in low humidity, making the nasal passages drier and more vulnerable to infection.
The most important way to prevent the spread of colds is washing hands. We also have a great toy sanitizing system and have been very fortunate when it comes to children being ill; We get the occasional cold but luckily not much else.
Upper Respiratory Infection (URI or Common Cold) What is an upper respiratory infection (URI)?
An upper respiratory infection (URI), also known as the common cold, is one of the most common illnesses, leading to more doctor visits and absences from school and work than any other illness every year. It is estimated that during a one-year period, people in the US will suffer one billion colds. Caused by a virus that inflames the membranes in the lining of the nose and throat, colds can be the result of more than 200 different viruses. However, among all of the cold viruses, the rhinoviruses and the coronaviruses cause the majority of colds.
Facts about an URI or cold:
Most children will develop at least six to ten colds a year. This number increases for children who attend daycare.
Colds do not happen as much after the age of 6.
Adolescents get colds about two to four times a year
When is the "cold" season?
Children are most likely to have colds during fall and winter, starting in late August or early September until March or April. The increased incidence of colds during the cold season may be attributed to the fact that more children are indoors and close to each other. In addition, many cold viruses thrive in low humidity, making the nasal passages drier and more vulnerable to infection.
The most important way to prevent the spread of colds is washing hands. We also have a great toy sanitizing system and have been very fortunate when it comes to children being ill; We get the occasional cold but luckily not much else.
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