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5 year old new virus each month

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2goingon3 · 10/03/2026 13:39

Just that really, Jan had a flu type virus where he threw up and had a temp (his sister had it also), Feb the same thing but no temp and last week a temp and throwing up but no cold!

it seems non stop! Have I just been unlucky or should I be worried - I do have health anxiety

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AnnaMagnani · 10/03/2026 13:41

It's well within normal.

2goingon3 · 10/03/2026 13:42

every month it's time off school with something new though! Really worrying

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AnnaMagnani · 10/03/2026 14:19

The average is 8-10 colds a year at age 5. Especially if they are going to school or child care.

OtterMummy2024 · 10/03/2026 17:05

Number of bugs per year goes up with each child, unfortunately. Especially if they didn't go to nursery.

2goingon3 · 10/03/2026 18:19

Is it normal to throw up in the night with viruses like that?

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