Autumn has arrived, bringing beautiful colored leaves, cooler temperatures, and other seasonal treasures. While there’s much to enjoy during the changing of the seasons, this time of year can have a negative impact on tiny immune systems, bringing allergies, the common cold, and even the flu. This article will help you make informed decisions that will protect your child’s immune system this fall. The cold, hard truth about colds Carol J. Baker, M.D., a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston explains that most children under the age of 3 will have six to eight colds per year.   And unlike adult viruses, it’s perfectly normal for pediatric colds to hang on for up to 14 days. Although...