Common Illnesses and Health Conditions in Infants and Toddlers
Learn about common illnesses that might affect your baby, toddler or preschooler. Find out what the symptoms are and how these illnesses are treated.
Can Adults Get Rotavirus?
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
Is There a Difference Between Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Rotavirus?
A reader describes symptoms in her grandchildren and wonders if they might have rotavirus.
A reader describes symptoms in her grandchildren and wonders if they might have rotavirus.
Should I Get Rid of my Cat to Prevent Cat Scratch Fever?
Because cat scratch fever (or cat scratch disease) is rare, there's no need to get rid of the family cat as a measure of prevention.
Because cat scratch fever (or cat scratch disease) is rare, there's no need to get rid of the family cat as a measure of prevention.
How Long Should My Child Be Excluded from School or Child Care for Rotavirus?
Answers to your parenting questions. Find out how long your child should remain home with a rotavirus infection.
Answers to your parenting questions. Find out how long your child should remain home with a rotavirus infection.
Rotovirus
Did you know that almost all children will have had a Rotovirus (or Rotavirus) infection by the time they turn three? Learn what the symptoms are and how you can treat this common childhood illness.
Did you know that almost all children will have had a Rotovirus (or Rotavirus) infection by the time they turn three? Learn what the symptoms are and how you can treat this common childhood illness.
Anal Itching
Find the causes and treatment methods for anal itching in your young child.
Find the causes and treatment methods for anal itching in your young child.
Thrush
Oral thrush in your baby usually begins painlessly, but can quickly lead to sore throat and decreased desire to drink or eat. In addition, nursing mothers' nipples can also be affected, leading to painful breastfeeding. Learn more about thrush and how it is treated in both mother and child.
Oral thrush in your baby usually begins painlessly, but can quickly lead to sore throat and decreased desire to drink or eat. In addition, nursing mothers' nipples can also be affected, leading to painful breastfeeding. Learn more about thrush and how it is treated in both mother and child.
Cradle Cap
If you have noticed yellow, oily patches of scaling on your infant's scalp, your baby has a form of seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap. There is no cause for alarm as the condition is not painful or irritating to your child. It is also very common, affecting many infants from about two weeks to six months of age.
If you have noticed yellow, oily patches of scaling on your infant's scalp, your baby has a form of seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap. There is no cause for alarm as the condition is not painful or irritating to your child. It is also very common, affecting many infants from about two weeks to six months of age.
Cat Scratch Fever
Learn the symptoms and treatment options available for cat scratch fever.
Learn the symptoms and treatment options available for cat scratch fever.