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If it seems like everyone you know is getting sick, you're probably not wrong. January is notoriously a month when illnesses spike, and flu, COVID, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus are currently making their winter rounds. To help you navigate this surge in sickness, Rise and Shine has comprehensive articles on many common illnesses, including:

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7 ways to boost your child’s immune system

While there is no way to guarantee your child won’t get sick, there are things you can do to boost their immune system.
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Do humidifiers really help with colds?

When your child gets a cold, your first instinct might be to start up a humidifier or vaporizer to ease their congestion. But do humidifiers really help with colds? In most cases, they probably do not.
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Why you should wash your hands

Colds, viruses and flu abound at this time of year, but there’s a very simple way to keep them at bay: wash your hands.

The dos and don'ts of fevers in children

Every child gets a fever from time to time, and usually it’s nothing to worry about. But it’s important to know what to do when this happens. Here are some fever dos and don’ts to help your child feel better.

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