Common cold in Children

The common cold (upper respiratory infection) is one of the most common illnesses in children. Each year it leads to more healthcare provider visits and missed days from school and work than any other illness. Millions of people in the U.S. will get a cold each year.

Here are a few facts:

• Most children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year. Children who go to daycare will have more.
• Colds may occur less often after age 6.
• Children are more likely to have colds during fall and winter.