Kid Care

This page can help you with: What symptoms to watch for, how to provide care at home, and when to visit your doctor, a clinic, your local emergency department or the Children’s Emergency Department in Winnipeg.

How to care for your child during respiratory season

What is fever?

What symptoms to watch for in addition to fever?

How do I know whether I should let a fever run its course vs. medicating?

How many days of fever should I be treating at home?

How do you know if it is RSV or a cold?

Is there an RSV vaccine?

Is it safe for children who have or are getting over a respiratory illness to play outside in colder weather?

Should you give cough/cold medication to a child under 6?

At what point should I bring my child to the ER?

What does it mean if a child seems to get better, then takes a turn for the worse a day or so later?

At what point do you seek medical advice if children have a persistent cough?