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The differences in caring for a child with a cold vs. the flu

Dr. Jay Berger, director and chair of pediatrics at Optum Medical Care, shares how to tell the difference between allergies, a cold and the flu. Berger also shares how to care for our kids as school begins and germs spread.

News 12 Staff

Sep 16, 2025, 11:18 AM

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