Ah-choo! It feels like children everywhere are coughing and sneezing their way through this winter. So is it worse than usual? And what is 'RSV'? In this episode, Anthea and Margie are joined by paediatrician Dr Suzanne Boyce to chat about the most common respiratory viruses going around. They talk through the symptoms of COVID-19, RSV and flu, how to know when to seek help and the best ways to stop children from getting sick in the first place.

Helpful resources

RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Influenza (the flu)

RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Bronchiolitis

RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Coronavirus COVID-19

RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Cough

RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Croup

RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Fever in children

RCH Kids Health Info podcast - Viruses and fevers, why do kids get sick so often?

RCH Kids Health Info podcast - Cough, croup and wheeze

GP respiratory clinics (Victoria, Australia)