How to Keep Your Kids Healthy During Cold and Flu Season When the season starts to get cooler, this is the time when the common cold and flu become prevalent. Children are mainly affected by these harmful viruses because they are more prone to acquiring germs while playing and because they still have limited knowledge about proper hygiene. Prevention is still best, especially for children, so it is always best to keep them healthy all year round by giving them nutrient-rich foods and adequate rest. The flu vaccine is also essential as it can ease symptoms and reduce the number of days you are sick. Here are some helpful tips that can keep colds and flu at bay: Teach good hygiene Teaching your children good hygiene not only protects them from colds and flu but from all types of illnesses caused by germs. Washing your hands often should always be on your priority list. The viruses that cause colds and flu spread through direct contact with oral and nasal secretions and children are especially affected because they play in close contact and are still learning correct hygiene. Wash your hands...