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To avoid common cold in children, parents must follow several things. The first necessity to manage common cold in children is to keep them hydrated by giving them appropriate quantities of oral fluids. During flu, children lose a lot of their body fluids by coughing and sneezing. Secondly, it is important to give the child some rest. Flu is contagious and thus parents must not send their children to school when they suffer from flu. If the fever is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, calpol doses may be given. If the child is above 5-6 years, steam inhalation will prove effective in managing common cold and flu.Dr. Shinjini Chakraborty, pediatrician from Kolkata, West Bengal, discusses home remedies for common cold in children.