How Do You Catch the Mumps?
Mumps is caused by a virus, and it is passed on in the same way as a cold. Read more information about this virus. read more
March 26, 1999
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How Long Is Mono Contagious?
Find out how long children should stay away from a child diagnosed with mono, and what other steps are important. read more
March 28, 2000
What Is Mononucleosis?
A germ from the Herpes family called Epstein-Barr Virus causes infectious mononucleosis. This virus is spread through the saliva (hence the term "kiss... read more
September 1, 1999
What Is Osgood Slaughters?
Get information about Osgood Slaughters disease, which causes bone inflammation below the kneecap. read more
August 17, 1998
What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
The symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease include pain over the bump just below your knee cap, usually worsened by exercise that involves repeated bend... read more
March 26, 1999
When Is Chickenpox Contagious?
Chickenpox can be spread to someone who hasn't had it, from 24 hours prior to the first appearance of the rash until the rash crusts over, which is a ... read more
August 17, 1998
Your Little Hypochondriac
How do you deal with a child who constantly convinces herself she's sick? read more
February 5, 2001
Protecting Kids from Asthma
This article gives insight on how to protect your child from asthma and its symptoms. read more
March 4, 2008
Protecting the Gift Excerpt
A safety expert offers advice about how to best protect your child fromdanger or violence. read more
August 4, 1999
Avoiding Meningitis
Learn how to protect your child from meningitis. read more
August 17, 2000
Surprising Answers to Questions About Children's Colds
Do you have questions about the common cold? We've got the answers. read more
September 13, 2000
What is the Best Allergy Medicine for Kids? Treating Allergies Safely
Which allergy medicines for kids have the best ingredients and are safe to take? Here are the allergy and cold meds we recommend. read more
August 31, 2022