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Are Humidifiers Safe for Kids

Cool mist humidifiers can help ease children’s cold symptoms and congestion when used safely and cleaned regularly.

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Does Your Child Need a Nebulizer?

Nebulizers deliver inhaled medication for children with wheezing, but inhalers with proper technique are often just as effective and more efficient.

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Differences between RSV, the Flu, COVID-19 or a Cold

It can be challenging to determine whether an illness is RSV, the flu, a cold, or COVID-19. However, understanding the differences between them can help you choose the best way to care for your child.

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Does Your Baby Need the RSV Vaccine?

Infants and older adults are most at risk for severe health outcomes from RSV and babies are most at risk for severe RSV infections during their first cold and flu season. So, what can you do to protect them?

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What is a Vaccine?

Vaccines are like practice runs for the immune system—teaching the body to fight germs before they can cause serious disease.

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Common RSV Symptoms in Children

For many adults and children, RSV is a common cold with symptoms including cough and nasal congestion. But what are the common symptoms in kids?

A System of Pediatric Care

As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.