Children's Health
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KidsChildhood Illness
Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and seborrhea are very common in young children. Find out what to do.
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KidsNutrition for Kids
Find out what our expert has to say about vitamin supplementation for kids.
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KidsChildhood Illness
During the winter months, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and influenza (flu) are widespread among children, especially in the first two years of life.
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KidsChildhood Illness
The chickenpox vaccine is thought to be safe for healthy children.
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KidsChildhood Illness
Find out how to choose the right medicine for a cold.
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KidsNutrition for Kids
The mother of an overweight girl questions how to handle parties and holidays, when there is so much high calorie food around.
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KidsChildhood Illness
It's wiser to give a child the vaccine than to wait to see if he catches the chickenpox, which sometimes has complications.
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KidsChildhood Illness
Chickenpox can be spread to someone who hasn't had it, from 24 hours prior to the first appearance of the rash until the rash crusts over, which is a variable number of days.
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KidsChildhood Illness
It is easy to confuse chicken pox with insect bites, a reaction of the skin to something it came in contact with, or other causes of rash.
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KidsHygiene and Kids
Learn what can happen when there is a blow to a tooth, and what you should do about it.
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KidsChildhood Illness
Our expert addresses a mother's concern that her four-year-old gets sick more than he should.
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KidsChildhood Illness
Learn whether bladder infections are common in children and find out the best preventive measures.
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KidsChildhood Illness
The symptoms of a sinus infection are different for children than for adolescents and adults.
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KidsChildren's Health
Find out what you should do before scheduling allergy testing for your child.
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KidsChildhood Illness
Ear infections are a very common problem among children, and some kids are affected more severely.
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KidsMental Health and Kids
If you disagree with your school's assessment, seek an independent evaluation by a multidisciplinary team outside the school system.
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KidsNutrition for Kids
At age three, kids are notorious for being picky or even refusing to eat.
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KidsChildhood Illness
The flu (influenza) vaccine is strongly recommended for any person six months or older at increased risk of having the flu.
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