Hugging and kissing grandparents might be off limits this Thanksgiving.
Doctor Robert Beer in Southwest Omaha says viral upper respiratory infections are going around.

These usually start with cold-like symptoms like fatigue, fever, runny or stuffy nose, and cough.

If you can't keep kids away from others, at least limit close contact with relatives and friends.

Keep children's hands away from their face and wash hands often. Over the counter products ease aches, pains, and discomfort. However, avoid using cough and congestion medicine for infants, toddlers, and young children. They're not proven very effective and could be dangerous.

See a doctor if your infant has a fever or if your toddler or young child has a high or persistent temperature.

In West Omaha, Doctor Matthew Bott is treating Strep Throat and Bronchitis. Strep must be treated with antibiotics to prevent complications. Bronchitis may be viral, a doctor will determine if antibiotics are needed.

Both are very easily spread, so staying home is a good idea. Children can go back to their normal routine 24 hours after starting antibiotics.

In Midtown, Doctor Amy Lacroix says Croup is still a problem. The viral infection leaves children with a runny nose, fever, and a terrible cough that sounds like a seal barking.

The good news is your child is only contagious while he has a fever. A steamy both or shower can help. Tylenol or Ibuprofen treat the fever. Antibiotics are not prescribed for this virus.

Keep in mind Croup is usually worse at night. It's normal to have two to three bad nights and then children begin to feel better. If a child has trouble breathing get them to an emergency room.