Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional if you or your child experience symptoms or have health concerns.
As flu and RSV season ramps up, parents everywhere are bracing for sniffles, fevers, and long nights. Whether you’re caring for a newborn, a toddler, or an immune-compromised loved one, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s a quick checklist to help you stock your home with comfort items and over-the-counter essentials—and a gentle reminder to protect our most vulnerable.
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🛒 Flu & RSV Season Home Checklist
Comfort & Care Essentials:
• 🧻 Soft tissues (look for lotion-infused for sore noses)
• 🧴 Hand sanitizer and gentle hand soap
• 🧼 Disinfectant wipes and surface spray
• 🧺 Clean humidifier (cool mist preferred)
• 🧦 Cozy blankets and socks
• 🍵 Herbal teas and electrolyte drinks
• 🕯️ Essential oils or chest rubs (eucalyptus, menthol)
Over-the-Counter Helpers:
Thermometer (digital or forehead scan)
Fever reducers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen—age-appropriate)
Saline spray or drops for stuffy noses
Pedialyte or electrolyte packets
Vapor rub (check age guidelines)
Nasal suction bulb or electric aspirator for infant
A Gentle Reminder
Please—if you’re feeling under the weather, stay home. Avoid being near babies who aren’t yours and steer clear of immune-compromised individuals. What feels like a mild cold to you could be dangerous for them. Let’s protect each other with kindness and caution.
Did you know?
Pay-per-visit is right for you if:
- You’re 18-64
- You’re experiencing upper respiratory symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat, or runny nose
- You may have influenza, strep throat, the common cold, bronchitis, a sinus infection, or COVID-19
- You’re not experiencing ear pain or pressure, which could indicate a middle ear infection
- You don’t have urgent symptoms like trouble breathing or persistent chest pain (not due to coughing)*
*If you’re experiencing urgent symptoms, please call 911 or go to an emergency room (ER) as soon as possible.
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