MRSA
What Is MRSA? MRSA is a type of staph bacteria. MRSA (MUR-suh) stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It causes infections that can be hard to treat. Many people have staph […]
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How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19
You want to make sure that what your kids hear about COVID-19 is reliable. Here’s how to talk about it. Find Out What Your Child Already Knows Ask questions geared to […]
Infant Botulism
What Is Infant Botulism? Infant botulism is an illness that can happen when a baby ingests (takes in) toxins from a type of bacteria. Babies with infant botulism (BAH-chuh-liz-im) can […]
Hepatitis A
What Is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is also sometimes called infectious hepatitis. How Do People Get Hepatitis […]
Hepatitis B (Hep B) Virus
Overview What Is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B, also called Hep B, is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis (heh -puh-TYE-tus) B virus (HBV). For some people, it’s a short […]
Hib Disease (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b)
What Is Hib Disease? Hib is short for Haemophilus influenzae type b, a type of bacteria. It can cause serious illnesses, some of which can be life-threatening. Hib infections in […]
Encephalitis
What Is Encephalitis? Encephalitis is an inflammation (swelling and irritation) of the brain. In most cases, a virus causes this inflammation. Encephalitis is also called acute viral encephalitis or aseptic encephalitis. […]
Ebola
Also called: Ebola virus disease, Sudan virus, Zaire virus What is Ebola? Ebola is a contagious and life-threatening disease caused by several types of Ebola virus, including the Sudan virus […]
Coxsackievirus Infections
What Are Coxsackievirus Infections? Coxsackieviruses are part of the enterovirus family of viruses (which also includes polioviruses and hepatitis A virus) that can live in the human digestive tract. The […]
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
What Is Cytomegalovirus? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is closely related to the viruses that cause chickenpox and mononucleosis (mono). CMV infections are very common, and most of us will probably have one […]
E. Coli Infections
What Are E. Coli Infections? E. coli is a type of bacteria that normally lives in the intestines, where it helps the body break down and digest food. Some types […]
COVID-19: What to Do if Your Child Is Sick
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of COVID-19? The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, trouble breathing, sore throat, congestion, and gastrointestinal problems like bellyache, nausea, vomiting, and […]
COVID-19: Kids and Masks
During the COVID-19 pandemic, masks helped in the fight against the spread of the virus. They’ve also helped slow the spread of many respiratory infections, including the flu, RSV, and even […]
COVID-19: Antibody Testing
What Is Antibody Testing? Antibodies (also called immunoglobulins) are proteins made by the immune system. Their job is to recognize and get rid of germs. They’re made after a person has […]
COVID-19: Getting Tested
The COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a global public health emergency, but people are still getting infected, and some will get very sick. Should We Still Test for COVID-19? […]
COVID-19
Also called: Coronavirus disease-19, SARS-CoV-2 Overview What Is COVID-19? COVID-19 (coronavirus-19) is a flu-like illness that is highly contagious and spreads easily. It’s caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Top […]
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months to 5 Years
Children as young as 6 months old should get vaccinated against COVID-19. Here are answers to questions parents might have about vaccines for kids ages 6 months to 5 years old. […]
Bird Flu
Also called: Avian Flu, Avian Influenza You may have heard about cases of bird flu lately in the news, but there’s no reason to panic. Here’s what you need to know […]
Antibiotics
What Are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that treat infections caused by bacteria, a type of germ. Some bacteria are good for our bodies, but others cause illness. Bacterial infections happen […]
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
What Is Whooping Cough (Pertussis)? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious infection of the respiratory system caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It causes severe coughing spells, which can sometimes end […]