‘The Little Couple’ Dr Jen Arnold Warns About Winter Illnesses

Jen Arnold formerly on The Little Couple, is a well-respected doctor, and this week, she took to social media to warn TLC fans about the winter illnesses that are around in 2024. Read on to find out what is putting people on their backs this year.

Dr. Jen Arnold Has Advice For TLC Fans This Winter 

The Little Couple alum is a neonatologist working at the John Hopkins Children’s Hospital in Boston. So, when it comes to illness, she is well qualified to give parents advice. Of course, she also raises her two adopted children, Will and Zoey. So, she knows what to look for when winter comes along with sniffles and coughs. 

During the pandemic, Dr. Jen Arnold gave a lot of advice about social distancing, wearing masks, and vaccinations. Fortunately, those days are behind us for the time being, so according to the TLC alum, fans don’t need to worry too much about COVID this year. But, she does have other warnings about winter illnesses.

The Winter Illnesses On The Uptick

On Friday, The Little Couple alum took to her Instagram and did a reel where she discussed winter illnesses in 2024. First, the TLC star wrote in her caption:

Its winter time & you know what that means, more respiratory illnesses. Here are a few tips to help you stay well during this respiratory illness season. #educationalpurposes #health #littlecouple #DrJen #respiratory #virus #pediatrics

In the video, Jen Arnold explained that during the COVID years, because of “social distancing,” there was a drop in the usual cases of flu and viruses. But now they are coming back. And, she said that there are two types to watch for. 

What To Look Out For in 2024

The TLC  star told her followers to look out for “RSV, a respiratory virus.” Additionally, there is a sort of “walking pneumonia” which is going around. She noted that it is “caused by a bacteria” and can be quite serious. So, it might be a good idea to see a doctor if flu-like symptoms present themselves this winter. 

Grateful fans took to the comments to thank Jen Arnold.  Here are a few of their responses:

• Thank you for sharing these helpful tips, Jen! These will benefit me as I work as teacher assistant in a preschool classroom and you’re always dealing with lots of germs going around.
• 3rd week for me with pneumonia. Never had it before but can’t seem to get rid of it.
• Thank you for all you do! Hugs from Canada!
• So sweet you are! Thank you for being you! Also thanks for the info! Comes in very handy!

Are you glad that Dr. Jen Arnold took the time from her busy schedule to warn TLC fans what to look out for this winter when it comes to illness? Shout out in the comment below, and come back here often for all your The Little Couple news, updates, and spoilers.