3 Sicknesses Expected in Massachusetts as Kids Return to School

Massachusetts is experiencing cooler temperatures, especially during the overnight hours. With kids returning to school in a matter of days, you can feel that fall is in the air.

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September is a transition month and one of my favorites. I like the fact that for much of the month, it’s technically still summer, but fall is hovering. Still having light in the late afternoon hours mixed with cool temperatures is something I would be happy with year-round. Of course, September also means that some sicknesses will be popping up as kids spend more time in school buildings.

3 Sicknesses Massachusetts Kids May Experience as They Spend More Time in School

Some of the sicknesses that you may see in your child once fall sets in include the following:

Common cold/Rhinovirus

Common signs and symptoms include a runny nose or nasal congestion, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, headache, and mild body aches. There is no vaccine, treatment, or medicine to prevent or cure illnesses caused by rhinoviruses…

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