Respiratory Diseases in Winter
During the winter months, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and influenza (flu) are widespread among children, especially in the first two years of li... read more
August 17, 1998
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (infection of the small air tubes of the lungs) and pneumonia (infection in the lung tissue) in young in... read more
January 20, 1999
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is simply a "strep throat" with a rash. read more
August 17, 1998
Flu Shots for Kids?
The flu (influenza) vaccine is strongly recommended for any person six months or older at increased risk of having the flu. read more
August 17, 1998
Four-Year-Old Is Frequently Sick
Our expert addresses a mother's concern that her four-year-old gets sick more than he should. read more
August 17, 1998
Geographic Tongue
When a child has this condition, he loses the bumps on the tongue that give it the normal rough appearance. read more
August 17, 1998
Glucosamine and Osgood-Schlatter Disease
There is no published research on the effectiveness of chondroitin or glucosamine for the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease. read more
November 28, 2001
Headaches and Stomachaches
Recurrent pains in children are very common, with the head and belly being two of the more common sites. read more
August 17, 1998
How Contagious Is Ringworm?
Ringworm is spread to others through direct contact with an infected person or animal. read more
April 12, 2000
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
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 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