Statewide, Iowa — Healthcare providers are reporting increases in respiratory illnesses among kids. University of Iowa Healthcare pediatrician, Adam Brown, says they are seeing the common flu as well as increases in RSV.
Doctor Brown says you can do some things so your child avoids getting infected.
He says cases generally increase when cold weather hits as people are closer together inside. Brown says avoiding those crowds when you can will help.
Brown says there are some things you can look for to determine if your child may be infected.
He says you shouldn’t hesitate to check with your doctor if you think your child is sick.
Doctor Brown says you can take preventative action by seeing that your child gets the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine. He says those can help not only prevent those diseases, but also keep kids from getting sicker.
