Why Young Children Get Sick More Often and What Parents Can Do
From Healthy Kids Zone by University of Utah Health
December 2, 2025 · 3 min
About this episode
Pediatrician Cindy Gellner discusses why young children get sick more often and offers advice for parents on managing their health.
Young children get sick far more often than adults, and it is completely normal. Most healthy kids come down with about six viral illnesses a year—and preschoolers and early elementary-aged children can have even more, especially when school starts and germs spread quickly. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD , breaks down why kids get sick so often, what parents can expect during peak illness seasons, and which treatments and medications are safe to use at home.
People in this episode
Guest: Cindy Gellner
Topics covered
- child health
- viral illnesses
- parenting tips
- pediatric care
- seasonal illnesses
Keywords
- young children
- sickness
- viral infections
- pediatrician
- health tips
- illness seasons
- treatments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Utah Health
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