Winter Flu Season Tips

Fall is almost here and that means, allergies and colds. Last year, we had an epidemic of colds, flu’s, ear infections and the like up until March of this year. As much as I love my Pediatrician, I am determined to make it through this flu season without weekly visits to see her or our friends at Urgent Care.

With the first onset of cool weather, I run a cool mist humidifier every night and supplement an extra dose of vitamin C. (per our Pediatrician’s suggestion, I dissolve half of a 250 ML chewable tablet in milk or water once a day.) If they are sick, we give them a dose of Acidophilus in their food to help support their immune system.

For stuffy noses, I use Little Noses Saline Drops and run the Theraflu or vicks room fan. (One runs on batteries and the other is a night light that plugs into a wall socket.) I have one for our room too. They work wonders. Or, I add salt and eucalyptus oil to the humidifier. It is also helpful to place a small folded blanket or pillow under the mattress to elevate the head.

I keep Childrens Motrin around in case the flu hits and they develop a high fever. We also have Childrens Advil and Tylenol in the event they get an ear infection.

****These are suggestions approved by our Pediatrician for our children. Please consult your child’s Pediatrician first to get his/her approval.