Measles Vaccine Rash: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Measles, a highly contagious disease, can spread like wildfire, with one person able to infect up to 18 others.However, it’s entirely preventable with a vaccine. Still, an estimated 9 million people fell ill with measles worldwide in 2021 alone, says …
Learn MoreMiddle Ear Infection: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they’re especially common in children.Learn more about these common infections, their causes, symptoms and treatments, and how long they typically last.What …
Learn MoreOppositional Defiant Disorder
Consider the standards used to diagnose oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and you may think they could describe any kid on a bad day — and almost any teenager almost every day: They argue with adults, deliberately annoy people, defy rules, and hav…
Learn MoreMumps FAQ
What are mumps?Caused by a virus that infects the salivary glands near the jawbone, mumps is a highly contagious illness that shows up mainly in swelling and soreness in the jaw area. The swelling is usually on both sides, so that the sufferer bears a…
Learn MoreAllergies and Hay Fever (Child)
What causes allergies?Every human body carries an arsenal of chemicals to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other intruders, but sometimes these weapons backfire. If your child has allergies, she responds to things in the environment that are not invad…
Learn MoreSinus Congestion in Children
What are the sinuses? The sinuses are four sets of air-filled cavities located behind and around the nose and eyes. Many people (adults as well as children) only become aware of these spaces when they begin hurting, so they may not appreciate their va…
Learn MoreStrep Throat (Children)
What is strep throat?Strep throat is a bacterial throat infection marked by swelling and extreme soreness of the back of the throat, or pharynx. It can hurt so much your child doesn’t want to swallow. (The name “strep throat” is a shorthand term for t…
Learn MoreSciatica: What Is It, and How Can You Ease the Pain?
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica.Here is what you need to know about sciatica, including what it is, its causes, symptoms and treatments. …
Learn MoreWhat is a Tooth Abscess?
Kaye Wellborn* will never forget her first — and last — abscessed tooth. The San Francisco Forty 49ers had just won the Superbowl, and a huge, exuberant crowd was celebrating in the street where she was house-sitting. “I was already in so much pain …
Learn MoreHow to Get Rid of a Toothache: The Best Remedies
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you have experienced a toothache, you know it’s no joke.That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not treating the root cause of a toot…
Learn More