Holidays = Illness

I don't know what it is about holidays but my children always seems to catch colds around the major holidays. It started about a week ago when my oldest son came down with a sore throat which was then followed by a fever. Once the fever lessened he developed a runny nose and subsequently a cough. About one week later my youngest son came down with the exact same symptoms. Today I find myself with a sore throat and a sense of pressure in my ears and head. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day which means I will likely be feeling terrible by then.