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Health Information For Parents
Kids can get eight colds a year — or more. The common cold sends more kids to the doctor than any other illness. Most colds are caused by a
virus found in the air and on the things we touch. Antibiotics can’t treat viruses, but you can help your child feel better.
Remind kids to:
You may have heard the old joke: If your nose is running and your feet smell, you must be upside down! But did you ever wonder why your nose runs?
You may have had a cold sore, but what are they exactly? Find out in this article for kids.
Coughing is a healthy reflex that helps clear the airways. A severe or lingering cough requires medical treatment, but many coughs are caused by viruses that just need to run their course.
Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.
Did you know that the most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands? If you don’t wash your hands frequently, you can pick up germs from other sources and then infect yourself.
Find out what the experts have to say.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.
Washing your hands well and often is the best way to keep from getting sick. Here’s how to teach this all-important habit to your kids.
Chugging cough medicine for an instant high is a dangerous, potentially deadly practice.
Fevers happen when the body’s internal “thermostat” raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body’s way of fighting infections.
Colds are the most common infectious disease in the United States – and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.