Earaches Try a warm compress to the ear. Have child sleep with two pillows to decrease pressure. Eye infections Wipe away any discharge. Wash hands constantly, and keep child away from others. Take child to doctor if you suspect pinkeye.
Children seem prone to throat problems.
Having an idea of what to look for can help you decide on a treatment whether you stay home or go to a doctor. When it comes to your child's health, doctors say remember that children are not small adults. They fight infections very differently at different levels of development. American Heart Assoc. AZ Board of Med.