Cold and flu

9 comforting chicken soup recipes

9 comforting chicken soup recipes

Whether you're combating a cold or seeking a warm feel-good meal, check out these delicious chicken soup recipes.

Amy Valm

Whoa! Study says it’s way easier to pass on the flu than you thought

Whoa! Study says it’s way easier to pass on the flu than you thought

If you thought you had to touch a contaminated surface, or be coughed or sneezed on to get the influenza virus, think again.

Jill Buchner

HoMedics MyBaby SoundSpa Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

HoMedics MyBaby SoundSpa Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

Small in size and perfect for baby's nursery, HoMedics MyBaby SoundSpa Ultrasonic Cool Mist humidifier delivers soothing sounds and comfort to any room.

Honeywell MistMate Cool Mist Humidifier

Honeywell MistMate Cool Mist Humidifier

With its great value and easy-to-use features, the Honeywell MistMate Cool Mist Humidifier is a simple, quality device that gets the job done.

Vicks Mini Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier

Vicks Mini Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier

Vicks Mini Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier delivers quick and effective humidity control for small spaces, with the added benefit of soothing scent.

Slow cooker bone broth

Slow cooker bone broth

Sip it straight-up or use it as a base for soup. This nutrient-packed broth is your best line of defence against cold and flu season.

Total 660 min

Can I avoid passing on my cold or flu to my baby?

Can I avoid passing on my cold or flu to my baby?

You've come down with a virus, and you'd give anything to keep your baby from getting sick too. Is there anything you can do? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to help your sick baby breathe more easily at night

How to help your sick baby breathe more easily at night

Worried about putting your baby to bed when she's all stuffed up? Paediatrician Dina Kulik advises on how to help your infant breathe better during a cold.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What we know about the rise of the polio-like condition acute flaccid myelitis

What we know about the rise of the polio-like condition acute flaccid myelitis

A rare condition is sending kids to the hospital with weak or paralyzed limbs. We asked the paediatrician-in-chief at SickKids what you need to know.

Jill Buchner

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

You just want your baby to feel better when they’re sick—but many over-the-counter medications aren’t safe for babies. Learn which ones you shouldn’t use.

Adrienne Brown

7 flu shot myths busted

7 flu shot myths busted

We know that you’re skeptical of the flu shot, you have a packed schedule and your kids hate needles, but none of that will matter when you read this.

Kristy Woudstra

Teething or cold? How to distinguish teething symptoms from an illness

Teething or cold? How to distinguish teething symptoms from an illness

Sometimes teething symptoms look just like a cold. Here's how to tell what your baby's really going through.

Lisa Bendall

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

Should you send your child to school with a fever or cold? Here are some signs to help you figure out if they're too sick for school.

Jennifer Goldberg

How to treat your baby's cold—and how long it will last

How to treat your baby's cold—and how long it will last

How long does a cold last in babies? Which medications are safe to use? Read on for tips on how to treat your baby's cold.

Teresa Pitman

Is your pediatrician's waiting room making your child sick?

Is your pediatrician's waiting room making your child sick?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released guidelines on illness prevention. Is your child's doctor following them?

Julia Pelly

The season's flu has been declared an epidemic—should you panic?

The season's flu has been declared an epidemic—should you panic?

Everyone's talking about this year's terrible flu season and it's been called an epidemic, which sounds pretty scary. But should you be worried?

Jill Buchner

Oh, come on! A new study says ”man flu” is real

Oh, come on! A new study says ”man flu” is real

A doctor set out to prove men really do experience colds and flu worse than women, but does that mean they need to lie on the couch wallowing for days?

Jill Buchner

How to use a nasal aspirator (a.k.a. a baby snot sucker)

How to use a nasal aspirator (a.k.a. a baby snot sucker)

A nasal aspirator and rubber bulb syringe can provide sweet relief for your congested baby. Here's exactly how to use one.

Lyndsie Bourgon

How to treat your cold and flu while pregnant

How to treat your cold and flu while pregnant

Having the cold and flu while pregnant is the worst. What medications can you safely take?

Kathryn Hayward

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I worry about my toddler sharing germs with other kids?

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I worry about my toddler sharing germs with other kids?

Toddlers put everything in their mouths so it’s inevitable that they’ll share some germs. Here’s what you need to know to keep them healthy.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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