05/01/2026
๐คง Itโs that time of year again! ๐คง
Many of us โ but especially children ๐ถ๐ง โ are unwell with upper respiratory tract infections.
Common symptoms include:
๐ฎโ๐จ Coughs
๐ Earache
๐ฃ Sore throat
๐ก The good news?
Most of these illnesses are caused by viruses, so antibiotics wonโt help ๐โ โ and thatโs completely normal.
๐ Read on to learn:
๐ฉ When to worry
๐ Who to ask for advice
๐ When your child needs to be seen
Weโre here to help you feel confident and supported ๐
( Credit to NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for this excellent post)