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Parainfluenza

Prevention: There are no vaccines available for parainfluenza. Infections are most common in fall and winter. Avoiding crowds to limit exposure during peak outbreaks may decrease the likelihood of infection. Parainfluenza infections are most severe in infants and become less severe with age. Limiting exposure, such as occurs in day-care centers and full nurseries, may delay infection until the child is older.

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