Cold and flu season is easier when the basics are already in the house. A short preparation list can keep a stressful week from becoming a last-minute scramble.
Keep these basics ready
- A reliable thermometer
- Water, warm drinks, and easy-to-eat foods
- Tissues and hand soap
- Clean humidifier supplies, if your family uses one
- Age-appropriate comfort products recommended by your clinician or pharmacist
Make a family plan
Know who can pick up a sick child, which pharmacy you use, and how to contact your pediatrician or clinician after hours. For severe symptoms, trouble breathing, dehydration, or a child who seems seriously unwell, seek prompt medical care.