Show Notes
Winter can be a tiring time of year and when multiple family members get sick at once, exhaustion levels can peak. While some illness is inevitable, especially when children are young and their immune systems are developing, there are steps you can take to prepare for the season ahead.
In this episode of the Kids Health Info Podcast, your host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Infectious Disease Expert Dr Linny Phuong to discuss winter wellness for your family.
This episode is part one of our winter wellness season. Listen to the full season to prepare your family for the cooler months. Each episode contains useful tips about illnesses that spread more often in winter.
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