Teach them to always wash hands before meals and after using the bathroom. Anytime they have cold symptoms, encourage handwashing more frequently. Many parents ask about using vitamins to prevent colds. Your doctor can discuss which vitamins, if any, are right for your child. Be sure to have the appropriate form of acetaminophen for each family member.
Some choices are liquid, chewables, junior-sized capsules or regular strength tablets or capsules.
Throat Lozenges to relieve dry, scratchy throats. Hard candies will work well also. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a brand that contains quaifenesin-one of the most effective expectorants. Thermometer to measure temperature. You need not have an expensive electronic thermometer.