They're still available, but parents should try as much as possible those measures [mentioned above] of treatment. Use nonmedicinal routes of treatment if at all possible. If the fever persists, call a doctor. Try to avoid using over-the-counter medications, and if you do use them, read the labels. Make sure they do not duplicate each other in their ingredients. If your child is under age 6 years, consult a doctor.
Sometimes it's difficult to tell when to send a child with a cold to school - or keep him at home. Can you give parents some advice about how to make this decision?
Ah, that is the hard thing. If the kid is obviously ill - has a persistent fever or is not able to function well - keep him at home. From the point of view that treatment includes making sure the child gets good rest, the "good rest" part may preclude him from being sent to school.
