Back-to-school germs can spread through shared desks, close contact and the many shared spaces kids encounter throughout the school day. They're hard to dodge entirely, but a few simple habits can ...

The first weeks of the school year bring more than homework and new backpacks. Shared desks, cafeteria tables and constant close contact turn classrooms into a fast track for colds, stomach bugs and ...

Every fall after school starts, I see an influx of kids with respiratory illnesses. As the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, it is easier for "the crud" to spread quickly. With cold and ...