Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV; influenza; and the common cold. These illnesses — along with COVID-19, which tends to peak at similar times — often begin with similar symptoms, so telling them apart can be tricky, especially when the beginning of cold and flu season can be the tail end of seasonal allergies.
Ann Sheehan, assistant dean for faculty practice and associate professor at MSU’s College of Nursing, has been a pediatric nurse practitioner for more than 20 years. She currently helps families at MSU Health Care Pediatrics make informed decisions about children’s health
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