From Aloe to Zinc: What Parents Need to Know about Immune Boosters

When cold and flu season hits, it’s natural to wonder what you can do to help keep your little ones healthy. From elderberry syrup and vitamin C to honey, garlic, and probiotics, there’s no shortage of natural remedies promising to support your child’s immune system. But which ones actually work, and which are worth skipping?

Join Dr. Liz Daniels, DO, RDN, board-certified pediatrician and registered dietitian, for a practical, evidence-based conversation about herbal remedies, food-based immune boosters, and what parents should know about supporting their kids through cold and flu season.

We’ll explore popular remedies like aloe vera, chamomile, honey, onion, garlic, elderberry, ginger, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, probiotics, slippery elm, and licorice. Dr. Liz will break down what the research actually says, whether these remedies can help prevent or shorten illness, and important safety considerations for babies and young children.

We’ll also cover what’s normal when it comes to how often kids get sick, how long common illnesses typically last, and when symptoms might warrant a call to your pediatrician.

You’ll leave feeling more confident navigating cold and flu season, knowing what may help, what to avoid, and when to worry.