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The “common cold” is a viral infection of the nose and throat. It is also known as an upper respiratory tract infection. There are over 200 different viruses that can cause colds. It is normal for children to have an average of 6 to 8 colds per year. Having colds more often is not a sign of a weak immune system.
Colds and Flu Sooner or later, it seems like everybody catches a cold or flu during the school year. The following activities will help your students protect themselves from colds and flu and avoid missing important class time. Related KidsHealth Links Articles for Kids: Chilling Out With Colds KidsHealth.org/en/kids/colds.html Flu Center
A common cold is a mild upper respiratory illness that resolves in a short period of time. Symptoms of a cold usually peak within 2 to 3 days and can include: Sneezing. Nasal congestion. Sore throat. Cough. Fever (although most people with colds do not have fever)
With kids getting as many as eight colds per year or more, this contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract is the most common infectious disease in the United States and the No. 1 reason kids visit the doctor and stay home from school.
A cold is an infection that affects your nose, throat, and sinuses. Tiny germs called cold viruses get inside your body and make you sick. The rhinovirus (say: rye-no-VYE-rus) is the most common cold virus, but more than 200 viruses can cause colds.
1. What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? How would you know which illness you have? 2. Name some ways cold and flu germs are spread. 3. How can you protect yourself against colds and the flu? 4. If the immune system does such a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections, why do teens still get colds or flu? 5.
• Identify signs and symptoms of the common cold • Learn how the common cold is prevented, spread, and treated Materials: • Large beach ball • “Musical Colds” handout for teachers • Fine-point permanent markers Class Time: • 30 minutes Activity:
