my 3yrs old has started schooling and she fall sick every now and then sometimes fever sometimes stomach pain sometimes cold cough… is it normal?? every month she falls sick for any of the above reason

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If  baby has symptoms of cough and cold it may last for few days or couple of weeks depending on the severity of infection which may be viral usually.at times may be allergic too.
If there is fever above 99 Fahrenheit you need to give paracetamol 3 times a day to the child.
In case of nasal congestion in cold you can give steam which is the best remedy as well as you can use nasomist saline drops many times in a day one drop in each nostril. In case of cough, the syrup is advised according to the type of cough (dry or productive)whi yvch needs to be examined before prescribing the medicine. 
If there are aggravated symptoms due to cough and cold ,any breathing difficulty the baby has dehydration and not taking feed properly a physical examination is important for which you should contact your treating pediatrician.

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Ensure your child eats a variety of healthy foods. ... Ensure your child gets adequate, quality sleep. ... Ensure your child gets enough exercise. ... Ensure your child is up to date with their immunisations. ... Encourage good health and hygiene practices.