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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2022 · 23 MIN

"Why is my kid ALWAYS sick and when do I need to be concerned?"

from The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom · host Dr. Mona Amin

Tis' the season of virus, virus, virus. And it seems never-ending.  I have so many parents DMing me on my Instagram account wondering if their kid is the only one sick "all the time."  YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I see kids from all various ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds sick right now (not just COVID).  Illnesses happen, especially viral illnesses.  I discuss: Why our kids get so many viruses Why it seems worse during the pandemic Why back-to-back illnesses happen When to be concerned about repetitive illnesses  How to reframe when your child is constantly sick Blog on Immune health and supplements https://pedsdoctalk.com/does-my-child-need-an-immune-supplement/ Fever YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgZ1Y7gmu8&t=5s Cough YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za2eU-KoHP4&t=8s Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tis' the season of virus, virus, virus. And it seems never-ending.  I have so many parents DMing me on my Instagram account wondering if their kid is the only one sick "all the time."  YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I see kids from all various ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds sick right now (not just COVID).  Illnesses happen, especially viral illnesses.  I discuss: Why our kids get so many viruses Why it seems worse during the pandemic Why back-to-back illnesses happen When to be concerned about repetitive illnesses  How to reframe when your child is constantly sick Blog on Immune health and supplements https://pedsdoctalk.com/does-my-child-need-an-immune-supplement/ Fever YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgZ1Y7gmu8&t=5s Cough YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za2eU-KoHP4&t=8s Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tis' the season of virus, virus, virus. And it seems never-ending.  I have so many parents DMing me on my Instagram account wondering if their kid is the only one sick "all the time."  YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I see kids from all various ethnicities...

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