Eczema Flare-ups and Food
Certain foods have been known to aggravate children's eczema, such as eggs, milk, wheat products, and soy. read more
December 3, 2001
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Egg Allergy and Vaccinations
Despite an egg allergy, your child should probably be vaccinated against measles. read more
August 17, 1998
Epilepsy and Immunizations
Although there is an increased risk of post-vaccination seizures after DTP, there is no evidence that pertussis immunization causes permanent brain da... read more
March 26, 1999
Expert Advice: Better to get the chickenpox or the vaccine?
The chickenpox vaccine is thought to be safe for healthy children. read more
August 17, 1998
Expert Advice: Chickenpox Versus the Vaccine
It's wiser to give a child the vaccine than to wait to see if he catches the chickenpox, which sometimes has complications. read more
August 17, 1998
Fever and Sick Days
Learn what our expert has to say about how long a child should stay home from school when he has a fever. read more
August 17, 1998
Flu Shot and Allergies
When a child has asthma and an egg allergy, the flu shot may not be advisable. Consult with your child's doctor. read more
November 13, 1998
How Soon After Starting Antibiotics Can a Child Return to School?
If your child is on antibiotics, how long do you have to wait before they can return to school? For some infections, it's 24 hours, but that's not alw... read more
February 22, 2000
Immunization Safety
Immunizations are one of the most significant and cost-effective advances in medicine. read more
August 17, 1998
Is It Okay to Give Children Echinacea?
Before giving a child any medicinal drug or herb, it's important to discuss the relative risks and benefits of it with the pediatrician. read more
November 20, 2000
Is Shingles Contagious?
Zoster ("Shingles") is contagious only to those people who have not had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine. The course of this disease is usually mi... read more
December 1, 1999
Lethargy and Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A usually lasts several weeks, but prolonged or relapsing disease can last as long as 6 months. read more
August 17, 1998