4 Reasons It Feels Like Your Kid Is Always Sick
There’s always some infection circulating at daycare or preschool.
Kids tend to get sick more often than adults do, such as with a stomach bug, ear infection, the common cold, or RSV. In this video, learn why young kids get sick so often, and how to keep yourself from getting sick.
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