Hello my son two years old keeps getting a cold and flu and also attends day care what problems can arise when he gets older?

Most children of: his age get frequent colds and viral illnesses, especially when they attend day care. This should not cause him to have any problems when he is older. In fact, he may develop immunity to many viruses and not get as many illnesses when he is a little older.

Mgt: It is quite common for toddlers in daycare to have a number of colds during the year. His immune system is developing. If he has had a prolonged or serious infection, a pattern of infections affecting multiple systems such as the skin and lungs, an immune workup may be indicated.

Common: Studies have shown most toddlers develop 5-7 respiratory and 3 diarrheal illnesses a year in a day care setting.Most drop their frequency by about half when they become school age.The home bound child has fewer early illnesses but more at school entry.Kids develop their immune system over time and it is often frustrating.