The best time to get the flu vaccine is at the start of the flu season, which lasts from October to March. Getting the flu vaccine can reduce the chances that your child will be affected by influenza this year. The vaccine will protect your child against the strain that is expected to be most common during the coming flu season. Avoiding the flu can also reduce the risk of secondary viral infection in children as conditions such as pneumonia often follow influenza.

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Being ill isn’t fun at any time of the year, but it can be particularly uncomfortable when the weather is warm. Treating viral infection in children in summer can require a little extra care, especially when they are suffering from a fever. Read More

We all know that eating well is important for our health. We want our children to get all the vitamins and minerals that they need to stay well and grow properly. We might even give them some extra vitamins in winter in the hope that it will stop the flu, and recent reports suggest that extra vitamin D could actually help to prevent viral infection in children. Read More