Kids Catching Viruses Back in School | New Orleans News

Louisiana’s hospitals are seeing a surge in kids getting sick with flu and COVID-19, with over 4,200 ER visits in August alone — mostly under-18s. As schools reopen and kids spend more time indoors, families are watching their little ones catch colds, coughs, and fevers. Health officials say it’s not an emergency, but experts urge parents to stay alert: watch for fever and ear pain, talk to doctors, and get flu and COVID boosters before flu season peaks. Simple steps like handwashing and disinfecting can help break the cycle — even if keeping kids healthy feels like a never-ending battle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3778fa4ea1977da1