Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a disease that should be rare by now. We’ve had an effective vaccine against whooping cough for decades, but the illness continues to thrive. An unusual whooping cough outbreak in California in 2010, for example, sickened…
Learn MoreCold Sores (Children)
What are cold sores?Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small red blisters that crop up near the lips or on them. More rarely, they sprout on the roof of the mouth. (Some people confuse them with canker sores, which are painful crater-like s…
Learn MoreChildhood Immunization Schedule: What Parents Need to Know
Becoming a new parent brings plenty of challenges, and getting your young children all the vaccines they need, when they need them, can be daunting.“Immunizations are a way for us to help people develop immunity so they can prevent infections,” explai…
Learn MoreHeat Rash
What is heat rash? Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a red pimply skin eruption that can appear when your child overheats. It shows up most often in folds of the skin and on parts of the body where clothing fits snugly. These places include th…
Learn MoreHand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a very common viral infection that predominantly affects children under the age of 5, but it can also strike adults. It is characterized by fevers, skin rash, mouth sores and sometimes gastrointestinal complaints…
Learn MoreChicken Pox (Children)
What is chicken pox? Chicken pox is a disease marked by an itchy rash that starts out as multiple small red bumps that quickly change into thin-walled water blisters. These blisters develop into cloudy sores, which finally become dry brown crusts. New…
Learn MoreFlu and Kids
What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is an all-too-familiar illness for most parents, especially during flu season (November to April). This highly contagious respiratory tract infection can send a child to bed for three to five days with a high fever…
Learn MoreRoseola: Symptoms and Treatment
What is Roseola? Roseola, or roseola infantum, is a fairly mild childhood disease that causes fever and a rash. Sometimes called “baby measles,” it typically strikes children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. It’s caused by the human herpes vi…
Learn MoreUnos gérmenes peligrosos que flotan en los microplásticos del océano terminan en los alimentos y el agua
VIERNES, 29 abril de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos parásitos terrestres que representan un riesgo para la salud humana y la vida salvaje pueden desplazarse en los millones de libras de microplásticos que flotan en los océanos, muestra un estudio recie…
Learn MoreTooth Abscess: What It Is, Stages, Symptoms & Treatments
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever experienced a toothache, you know how distracting the pain can be. Focusing at work or school, and getting a good night’s sleep, can become next to impossible.But if the toothache is caused by …
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