According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine are ...

If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with a mosquito. Beyond being pests, mosquitoes can cause itchy bites and carry infectious diseases. That's because when mosquitos ...

Sometimes it's not easy to decipher when a sick child needs medical attention or just lots of hugs. Medical experts weigh in on the best way to manage symptoms and sickness this flu season ...

Imagine your child develops a skin rash of red dots, runs a fever and feels tired. When things don’t improve within a few ...

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Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley ...

WHEN your child has a fever, reaching for a cold flannel might seem like an obvious fix. However, doctors generally advise against it, as it can sometimes make the fever worse or trigger fatal comp… ...

If your child has a fever, Dr Asif recommends the following instead of cold water sponging: Dress the child in light clothing and keep the room at a comfortable temperature, avoiding excessive layers.

Here's how to tell whether your child is having a serious reaction to a shot, what symptoms to watch for, and when to call the doctor.

When your child has a fever, it can be difficult to determine whether it is serious enough to see a pediatrician. Cindy Gellner, MD, goes over some myths and facts about fevers in children and infants ...

In the latest in our series exploring some misconceptions about conditions seen in general practice, GP and paediatrics specialist Dr David Capehorn dispels some common myths regarding fever in ...

Children with fever may reduce fluid consumption, which makes them prone to further loss of fluids and electrolytes by increased sweating. With every degree Celsius increase in body temperature ...