Coughs and sniffles or something more - What children's illnesses are going around right now? As the coronavirus pandemic continues, doctors are now warning about other illnesses spreading among infants and young children. Author: Emily Cohen Updated: 8:51 PM EDT July 21, 2021 PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Many viruses that impact children seemed to disappear during the pandemic, but pediatricians say some are back on the rise. "We're seeing a lot of viral upper respiratory infections, coughs and colds, croup, strep throat, bug bites, sunburn...," ProMedica pediatric nurse practitioner Mollie Smith said. She said that although it's not scientifically proven, it definitely feels like more kids are getting sick now compared to earlier this year.