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2026
March
26,
2026
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13:42 PM
America/Chicago
With respiratory illnesses on the rise for both adults and children, many families are turning to cough medications for much-needed seasonal relief. Cook Children’s Health Care System is providing essential safety guidance regarding Tessalon Perles …
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2025
November
24,
2025
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10:24 AM
America/Chicago
By: Caroline DenningThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued a health alert for pertussis, also known as whooping cough, for the second consecutive year. From January through October, more than 3,500 cases have been reported …
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2018
November
19,
2018
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10:23 AM
America/Chicago
Lots and lots of viruses out there right now. I know so many of you are frustrated with how long your kiddo's been sick, and how much they've been coughing.
Lots of RSV. Last week of the 422 kids tested at Cook Children's, 137 had RSV …
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April
03,
2018
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09:46 AM
America/Chicago
Ok let's figure it out - Is it allergies or is it a cold?
Both allergies and colds share a lot of similar symptoms:
Sore throat
Runny nose
Sneezing
Coughing
Feeling tired
Feeling achy
Honestly, it can be …
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2017
October
20,
2017
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10:24 AM
America/Chicago
My child's been coughing all winter…all summer…all year…
Yep, it’s possible and it’s probably true. It might make you anxious. But, it might not mean there is anything to worry about.
Most children with a …
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2015
October
13,
2015
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15:43 PM
America/Chicago
"My child has a cough."
What should you do?
In today's My Kid Minute, Doc Smitty explains the most common causes of a cough and when you should be concerned. Take a minute and learn about your kid's cough.
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