Trust us, you are not alone.

And it never comes off as just a one-off.

The illnesses often come back-to-back, just likelyricsbeing strung together to make a song.

Father taking care of his daughter at home with the flu

Although, there is something decidedly less poetic about a cold followed by the flu.

Just what is it about the winter that is making children so ill so often?

If you think it has to do with theweather, then many others would agree.

Young girl blowing her nose

It is a common belief that it is the cold weather making your child sick.

Winter holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas often come with travel.

Sickness at an early age can help boost your child’s immune system for the years to come.