What to do if your child has a cough, cold or sniffles

‘Tis the season for colds and flu. Before taking your little one to the doctor, try some steps at home first to aid their recovery

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It's easy to worry when dealing with children’s winter bugs. But seasonal ailments are inevitable, says GP Dr Máire Finn. 

“Parents feel they’ve failed if their child gets sick, but we all get exposed to more viruses in winter. We’re indoors more, so bugs spread from one to another.”