Childhood Diseases

When your baby is sick you want answers. Find out what you need to know about common childhood illnesses and diseases.
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Q&A: My toddler was diagnosed with mono and I'm 29 weeks pregnant.
Q&A: Should I have my baby's dilated angioma removed?
My baby has a large, dilated blood vessel on her shoulder. What can we do to prevent this from rupturing and should we have it surgically ... Read More
Q&A: What are retractile and undescended testis?
My 8-month-old son has what my family physician refers to as "retractable" testicles. What should I be watching for?
Q&A: What Is Dandy-Walker Malformation?
My dear friend just gave birth to a child with Dandy-Walker malformation. Can you explain what that is and what it means for her daughter? ... Read More
Q&A: What is E. coli, and how do I avoid it?
The hospital found E.coli in my friend's baby's urine test. What is the cause of this and how should parents prevent this from happening? ... Read More
Spotlight on UTIs in Children
It's one subject mothers just don't discuss: Urinary tract infections in children. Recognize the symptoms and adopt good preventative ... Read More
Strep Infections
Your child comes home from playgroup feeling warm and complaining of a sore throat. Could it be a strep infection? Find out more about this ... 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
The Facts about Fevers and Febrile Seizures
Although high fevers and seizures can be alarming to parents and caregivers, most have no lasting effects. Find out what to look for when ... Read More
The Return of Whooping Cough: What Your Family Needs to Know
Whooping cough (aka pertussis) is on the rise, and has even been declared an epidemic in California. Learn the signs and symptoms. ... Read More
The Rundown on Roseola
What exactly is this ubiquitous childhood illness also known as roseola infantum, exanthema subitum, three-day fever, and sixth disease? ... 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
When You Should Call the Doctor
Should you call the doctor or wait and see? Five symptoms in your infant you don't want to ignore.
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