Baby Cold and Flu

When cold and flu season hits, your baby is a prime target to catch those pesky little viruses floating around. Get tips to help Baby avoid colds and the flu and feel more comfortable with a cough or congestion.
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How the Family Dog Helps Keep Baby Healthy
Another study suggests that the family dog—and dirt—may be good for Baby's health.
How to Use a Bulb Syringe
Does your baby have a stuffy nose? Learn how to help ease your little one's discomfort, and soon everyone will be breathing easier! ... Read More
Is It a Cold or Allergies?
With similar symptoms, knowing whether your baby has a cold or allergies can sometimes be difficult. Here are tips on how to tell the ... Read More
Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Is a common cold the culprit or is a bad flu to blame? Learn what might be ailing your little one with the help of our quiz based on guidelines from ... Read More
Is the Swine Flu Vaccine for You?
The first doses of swine flu vaccine arrived at hospitals and health centers in early October 2009. But while the vaccine is finally ... Read More
Month 7 Worry: Should I Give My Baby a Flu Shot?
Around seven months, your infant may be due for his first immunization against the flu. Our pediatrician advises why it's so important to ... Read More
Newborn Medical Conditions
Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is a joyous event that is fondly anticipated for months by expecting parents. But medical ... Read More
Q&A: My 10-week-old son has congestion in his chest. Does he have a cold or allergies?
Q&A: My 40-day-old baby is coughing and has chest congestion. What can I do?
Q&A: My infant has RSV. What does this mean for her future health?
My infant has RSV. Will this have a lasting effect on his lung health? What should I know to ensure we keep him as healthy as possible? ... Read More
Q&A: What is stridor?
My pediatrician says my son's chesty wheezing is something called stridor. What is it, and what are my options for treating it? ... Read More
Sweet Relief for Kids' Coughs
A new study cites the healing power of honey
Swine Flu Symptoms and Treatments for Families
It's no ordinary flu season: Swine flu is here. But how much havoc will the H1N1 virus actually wreak? And what do you need to do to stay healthy? ... Read More
What is Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease?
Coxsackie viral infections are common and often occur without symptoms. What causes this virus, what age group is most susceptible to it, and ... Read More
What You Need to Know about RSV
Chances are you aren't yet familiar with respiratory syncytial virus. Read on for important information about this sometimes ... Read More
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