The 5 most common childhood illnesses

Children are prone to illness more than adults as their immune systems are still developing. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help you get them the right treatment early. 
Ensuring your child has a balanced and varied diet will also keep them healthy and boost their immune system for when they do pick up a bug. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed daily as well as quality fats, wholegrains and lean proteins.

A good, quality multivitamin will cover any nutrients that they might miss in their diet and help to keep their immune system strong for when these common childhood illnesses strike:
1. Common cold: Most children will get up to five colds a year and this is probably the most common reason children miss school. Symptoms include a sore throat, headache, loss of appetite, mild fever and a blocked/ runny nose. Most colds clear up on their own but you can use supplements which contain added zinc, Echinacea and vitamin c which have all been shown to shorten the duration of the cold.