Common Cold: How to help your child at home

Young children are likely to get between six and 12 colds each year.
In this video, Dr. Beth shares the five important things that can help you care for your child when they have a common cold.
For more information about treating a cold in a child, please visit: www.aboutkidshealth.ca/cold
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:15 What is a cold?
00:48 Cause of the common cold
01:22 Symptoms of the common cold
01:55 Helping with congestion
02:40 Fever management
02:57 Managing a cough
03:23 Preventing the spread of germs
03:43 Worsening symptoms
03:56 When to consult a health-care provider
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