At least half of parents try cold prevention methods for kids that have little or no evidence of effectiveness

Almost all parents encourage personal hygiene habits (such as frequent handwashing) to prevent colds in children, consistent with scientific evidence. Half of parents have given their child vitamins or supplements to prevent colds, despite no evidence that these products prevent colds. Many parents still believe in non-science "folklore strategies" for cold prevention, such as not going outside with wet hair.

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