Of note, the MMR vaccine, of which rubella is a part, provides excellent protection against this virus. The common cold is a viral infection that usually involves the mouth, nose and lungs. Common signs and symptoms include sneezing, coughing, runny nose and general ill-feeling. A fever is rarely present. Nasal discharge generally remains clear.
Treatment is generally symptomatic.
Since the cold is caused by a virus, antibiotics will not help it. Colds generally resolve within a week. The croup is an illness in the voice box that most commonly affects infants and children ages three months to three years. The croup usually starts with a cold, cough and sore throat. One of the most characteristic signs of the croup is a barking cough, noisy breathing and hoarse voice.