How does common cold spread in kids?

Children get infected from their siblings, parent’s caregivers and other children. The Cold virus is present in the nose, mouth and eyes and children generally have the habit of putting fingers or things in their mouth. If infant share toys or play together they are quite prone to spreading the virus to others.

Also children are in constant contact with adults while playing, feeding, holding and travelling and can get the infection from them.

Children who go to a crèche or a babysitting centre are more likely to get colds because of the presence of many children and many toys.

To know more see Why do Kids get Frequent Colds?


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