Parechovirus: 5 Things Parents Need to Know
Parechovirus is a common pathogen that infects most children before they turn 5.
Babies, Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Category: Immune Health
How to Protect Your Immunocompromised Child from Infection
Children with weakened immune systems can get sick more easily and may have more severe symptoms.
Children's Health, Immune Health
Prepare for a Healthier School Year
First homework assignment: Rest, eat nutritious foods and wash hands frequently.
Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases, School-Age Children
Do You Have to Worry About Monkeypox? 7 Questions and Answers
An infectious diseases expert says a widespread outbreak is not going to happen.
Contagions, Infectious Diseases
Sick Kid? How to Limit the Spread of Illness in Your Household
If one person is ill, everyone else doesn’t have to get sick.
Children's Health, Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases
The Pills to Fight COVID-19
Two newly FDA-authorized drugs have been shown to reduce severe disease.
Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases
How Monoclonal Antibodies Help in the Fight Against COVID-19
This treatment offers hope for people infected with and exposed to the virus.
Infectious Diseases
What We Know—And Don’t Know—About the Omicron Variant
The best way to protect yourself is to get a COVID-19 vaccine and wear a mask.
Infectious Diseases
4 Holiday Travel Tips During COVID-19
Take these steps to avoid getting sick or infecting others.
Infectious Diseases
Is It Safe to Go Back to School?
With the delta variant surging, students and parents are in a tough spot—again.
Infectious Diseases, School-Age Children
Even After Vaccine, Immunocompromised Need to Stay Cautious
People with conditions that weaken their immune systems should get vaccinated, but it might not be as effective.
Immune Health, Vaccines
What to Do When a Pet Bites You
Infections from animal bites are very common but require treatment.
Infectious Diseases, Vaccines