You can easily pass on the virus this way. Be aware that you can spread your cold or flu virus from the moment you get sick until the virus leaves your body. Cold and flu sufferers are most contagious when symptoms are the worst. That s usually the first couple of days. If symptoms persist for greater than a week you may want to seek medical advice to rule out any other infections.
Fevers are only a symptom of something else happening in the body.
Your child can have a fever and not look or feel hot. Dress your child lightly, with only enough covers to stay comfortable. A child s reaction to fever varies. Your child may feel fine with a high fever or feel miserable with a slight fever. If your child has a fever, check his or her temperature several times a day.