Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With school back in session, classroom germs have spread and the colds have come home. Dr. Julie Holland, vice president of ...

Every fall after school starts, I see an influx of kids with respiratory illnesses. As the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, it is easier for "the crud" to spread quickly. With cold and ...

Kids, Chaos & Coffee: What parents need to know about to back-to-school germs As kids return to school, germs are spreading. A doctor explains what parents should know about colds, flu, RSV, COVID and ...

The first weeks of the school year bring more than homework and new backpacks. Shared desks, cafeteria tables and constant close contact turn classrooms into a fast track for colds, stomach bugs and ...

A Doctor's Take: Expert-Backed Tips to Protect Kids From Germs For The School Year TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Every fall after school starts, I see an influx of kids with respiratory ...

Simple habits like handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes can help keep back-to-school germs from following kids home. Jon Cherry Getty Images The first weeks of the school year bring more than ...