The winter season usually brings on a flurry of flu-like symptoms in children. Pediatricians see many with a bothersome virus known as rotavirus. Symptoms Stomach pain. Treatment Unfortunately, viruses do not respond to antibiotics and therefore, are not an effective treatment. The best treatment is to let the virus run its course while giving frequent, small amounts of liquids or a mineral sugar solution like Pedialyte to fight dehydration.
Older children can have fruit juices alternated with clear liquids.
20 See your health care provider immediately if signs of dehydration begin to appear. Return to list Head Lice Head lice are tiny insects that infest the hair. They are highly contagious and are usually spread from child to child through direct contact. Hats, scarves, combs and brushes pass the insects among children. Symptoms Chronic itching especially along the hairline and back of the neck.