"Roughly 31% of weekly tests are coming back positive for rhinovirus and enterovirus. Doctors say this signals a rough cold and flu season ahead. "As a pediatric ICU physician and a pediatrician, I am bracing myself. I am worried about what's going to happen in the winter months," said Dr. Rishma Chand with Dignity Health Northridge Hospital. She said a cough, sore throat, diarrhea and vomiting should be taken seriously. Her advice is to treat symptoms with rest, fluids and over-the-counter meds."
""You can give them anti-fever medicine, anti-pain medicine, such as Tylenol or acetaminophen," said Chand. See your doctor if symptoms last more than four or five days. Chand said now more than ever, it's important to get proper sleep, exercise and eat whole foods. Viruses spread through respiratory droplets or through contact, so wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home if you're sick "If there's an opportunity to be vaccinated for flu or COVID, please get your vaccinations. This is for adults and for children," she said."
Common cold infections are at their highest level since 2022, with roughly 31% of weekly tests positive for rhinovirus and enterovirus. Symptoms include headache, runny nose, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, and vomiting. Medical guidance recommends rest, fluids, over-the-counter anti-fever and pain medications, and physician consultation if symptoms persist beyond four or five days. Preventive measures include proper sleep, exercise, whole foods, handwashing, covering coughs, and staying home when sick. Vaccination for flu and COVID is advised for adults and children. Prior rhinovirus infection may reduce COVID-19 risk and severity in children.
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