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Your child wakes up with a fever and stuffy nose. Is it the flu? Is it COVID-19? Or is it something else, like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Unfortunately, right now all three are possibilities. Here's how to figure out what’s causing your child’s illness, and more importantly, what you should do about it.

little boy getting flu shot

Everything you need to know about flu shots

It's always been important to get the flu shot, but it's even more important this year with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To help you better understand why, we answer some of your questions about the flu, the flu shot and the relationship between flu and COVID-19.
girl getting flu shot

Five reasons kids need flu shots every year

Flu season is getting underway, which means it's time to think about protecting your family from the flu. And if you're wavering on whether or not to get vaccinated, here are five reasons why the flu shot is essential for children – even those who are generally healthy.

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