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Enterovirus Infections

Overview What is an Enterovirus? An enterovirus (en-teh-roe-VY-rus) is a kind of germ that’s a common cause of infection in people of all ages. Symptoms can range from mild to […]

Toxic Shock Syndrome

What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but very serious infection. TSS is a medical emergency. So it’s important to know how to prevent it […]

Fifth Disease

What Is Fifth Disease? Fifth disease is a viral illness that most kids recover from quickly and without problems. It’s especially common in kids ages 5 to 15. Fifth disease […]

Group A Strep Infections

What Is a Group A Strep Infection? Group A strep (GAS) is short for group A streptococcus, a type of bacteria. These bacteria usually live harmlessly on the skin and […]

Cellulitis

What Is Cellulitis? Cellulitis (sel-yuh-LY-tis) is a skin infection that involves areas of tissue below the skin’s surface. Cellulitis can affect any area of the body, but it’s most common […]

Getting a Urine Test

What Is a Urine Test? Testing a urine sample can help doctors find out what’s going on when someone has an infection or other problem in kidneys, bladder, or other […]

Pneumocystis Pneumonia

What Is Pneumocystis Pneumonia? Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a lung infection caused by a fungus. It’s rare in healthy people, and usually affects those with a weak immune system. It’s […]

Leaving Your Child Home Alone

Whether it’s a snow day home from school, an unexpected business meeting, or a childcare arrangement that fell through, there probably will be times when you’ll need to leave your […]

Choosing Safe Toys for School-Age Kids

Each year, hospital emergency departments treat many kids for toy-related injuries. With so many toys on the market and new ones arriving every day, it’s important to make sure the […]

Choosing Safe Toys

Toys are a fun and important part of every child’s development. But each year, many kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking is a risk for […]

Button Battery Safety

What Are Button Batteries? Button batteries are small, shiny, coin-shaped batteries. They’re used in devices like watches, toys, remote controls, flameless candles, holiday decorations, and hearing aids. They’re dangerous for […]

Staying Healthy While You Travel

It’s fun to travel. But being away from our usual eating and sleeping routines can make it more likely for someone to get sick. It takes time to adjust to […]

Car Seat Safety

Making sure babies and young kids are in a car seat every time they’re in a car can help keep them safe. Use these tips to pick the right seat […]

Wound Healing and Care

All kids get cuts and scrapes that parents can take care of at home. But what about more serious wounds, such as those that involve stitches or a hospital stay? […]

What to Do About Poisoning

Most childhood poisonings happen in the home. They usually can be treated at home with advice from the poison control center. But it’s important to know when a poisoning is […]

What You Need to Know in an Emergency

Could you remember important information about your child’s health in an emergency? That can be hard, so doctors suggest that parents keep a record of their kids’ important health facts […]

Dehydration in Kids & Teens

Overview What Is Dehydration? Dehydration is when there is not enough water in the body. Top Things to Know Dehydration means the body doesn’t have enough water. Signs include dry […]

Burns

What Are Common Causes of Burns? The first step in helping to protect kids from burns is to understand how common burns happen: Thermal burns: These burns raise the temperature […]

CPR

What Is CPR? CPR is a lifesaving action used in emergencies when someone isn’t breathing or their heart is not beating. CPR (or cardiopulmonary resuscitation) combines chest compressions (pressing on […]