"Young Kids: The Germiest Little Ones This Cold and Flu Season!"

A recent study reveals that children in pre-kindergarten and elementary school are the primary carriers of germs during the cold and flu season, impacting public health significantly.

• The study highlights that the youngest students, particularly those in pre-kindergarten, are the most likely to harbor various viruses, contributing to increased respiratory infections.
• Experts noted that the prevalence of infections among young children correlates with the rise of seasonal illnesses, including the common cold and influenza, during autumn.
• This research emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust immune system health in children as they return to school, where exposure to respiratory system viruses is heightened.