Advice on how to tell the difference between the common cold and flu, including the best ways to help your child recover as quickly as possible.

What are they?
The common cold and flu (influenza) are very common infections of the upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, ears and sinuses).

What causes them?
Colds and flu are caused by viruses. The infections are contagious, passed on by tiny droplets and hand contact.

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The capacity to grow and develop is the essence of the human child, and it’s frequently assessed by family, friends and health professionals.

As soon as a new baby arrives in the world, one of the first things everyone wants to know is how much does he or she weigh? From that point on, there are constant enquiries about the child’s weight and height.
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Andrew Giuliani recently admitted to the NY Times and a few other publications that since his father remarried, things have been strained between them. He said that while he thought his Dad would make a great President, he would not be hitting the campaign trail. He also said his father missed his high school graduation, some important events of his sister’s and that much of it was since his father’s new wife had entered the scene. These comments brought about a rash of articles about blended families and how second

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Over-the-counter cough and cold medications can be harmful — even deadly — to very young children, U.S. government research shows.

In 2005, three infants under the age of 6 months died from taking such medications. And, from 2004 to 2005, more than 1,500 children under the age of 2 were treated in emergency rooms for problems related to taking such medications, according to a report released Thursday.

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