The reappearance of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles is not the only significant and preventable health threat facing our families in the U.S. today. Antibiotic resistance is a…
Over the years, we’ve collected a list of the most commonly asked questions by parents of young children and our team of pediatricians have provided some great advice for parents about the infections/illnesses that children get.
Colds, Congestion and Cough in Children Background Most children will have 4-6 colds (viral infections of the nose and throat) each year in their first few years (maybe…
What is Croup? Croup is one of the most common viral infections we see in children. It is characterized by swelling and irritation around the vocal cords. This…
Diarrhea in Children Diarrhea refers to frequent (greater than six per day) loose stools. Gastroenteritis (intestinal infection that causes diarrhea and sometimes belly pain, vomiting and/or fever) is…
Types of earaches in children There are 3 things that typically account for ear pain in children. “Swimmer’s Ear” or Outer Ear Infection An skin infection of the…
Fever alarms parents more than any other sign of illness. This is understandable since fever usually causes your child to feel bad and could be the early signs…
Worldwide influenza circulates from October to May with peaks in the United States between December and February. It is difficult to predict what to expect from each flu…
What is it? Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral syndrome caused by a family of viruses called enteroviruses. The most common enterovirus that causes HFMD…
Did you get a letter home from your child’s school about a lice outbreak? Is your child scratching their head more than normal? Unfortunately, your child may have…
Treat your child’s head with an over-the-counter lice medication, such as RID, Nix, or Sklice. Follow the instructions for the medication you are using. Before treatment, have your…
Measles Measles is caused by a virus, and infection in the United States is relatively uncommon. Unfortunately, there have large outbreaks over the past few years. Measles is…
What is RSV? RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It is a virus that is transmitted from person to person in the late fall, winter, and early spring…
Swimmer’s Ear After days spent happily splashing around the pool, all of a sudden your child begins to complain that her ear is starting to hurt. A case…
Throat Infections in Children Most throat infections (more than two thirds) are caused by viruses, and are associated with fever, headache, stomachache, and swollen glands under the jaw….
Difference Between Viral and Bacterial Infections Bacteria are tiny living organisms that exist throughout the world. They are present in the home, on the skin, everywhere. Probiotics for…
Vomiting in Children Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can be caused by many different illnesses. Usually, it is a stomach or intestinal virus that can produce fever,…