10/21/2026
π€§ WHAT IS A URI? Understanding Upper Respiratory Infections in Kids! π©Ίπ
Have you ever heard your childβs provider say your child has a URI? URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection β itβs another name for a common cold!
π©Ί When should you call your pediatrician?
Contact your child's healthcare provider if symptoms last more than 10 days, worsen after improving, your child has persistent fever or ear pain, or they are refusing fluids.
π¨ Seek emergency help immediately if your child has trouble breathing, is gasping, or develops a grayish-blue skin color. A temperature of 100.4Β°F or higher in a baby 3 months old or younger requires prompt medical evaluation.
Remember, most colds improve with time and supportive care, but we're always here to help you decide what your child needs!
π Learn more from Nationwide Children's Hospital: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/upper-respiratory-infections-colds