
RSV Infections
What is RSV? RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a virus that is common during the cold and flu season. Almost all kids get RSV
What is RSV? RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a virus that is common during the cold and flu season. Almost all kids get RSV
What are lice? Adult head lice are 2-3mm long parasitic insects that live on human heads and necks and feed off our blood. The word
What Causes Sprains and Strains? Sprains and strains are common soft-tissue sports injuries in children. These injuries are used to describe damage to tissues around
What are febrile seizures? A febrile seizure is a type of seizure that occurs in children with fevers. Febrile seizures are uncommon, affecting only 3
What is Colic? Colic describes excessive crying and fussiness in infants. Babies with colic are difficult to soothe and may have difficulty sleeping. Colic is
The freedom of summer brings with it many bites and stings that are usually harmless if a tad painful. They will usually go away on
Understanding Constipation in Children Many think that constipation is a time-related ailment, but this is not the case. Your child may go two or three
What Is Hemangioma? A hemangioma is a kind of birthmark on infants. They are commonly called “strawberry marks,” are bright red, and usually show up
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a disease that proportionally affects children aged five and younger. HFMD is caused by coxsackievirus and is contagious,
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella are all contagious diseases caused by viruses. The MMR vaccine is currently used to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.