Kids' cold and flu

Are cough and cold medications for children safe? Learn about some frequently asked questions about these products for children.

While there is no instant cure for the common cold or seasonal flu, parents can soothe their youngest children's symptoms. Take this list along to the market to stock up on your cold and flu TLC needs.

You kiss your child's forehead and feel a hint of heat. Could it be a fever? The back of your hand or your lips clue you in to a fever, but to know for sure, you'll reach for a thermometer.

Does your whole family have a cold? Find out how to help your family get better and how to "break the cycle" of family colds.