Flu

...The flu is a respiratory infection of the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs caused by any... of Americans each year during flu season, which typically runs from November through March. Influenza is highly... catch the flu by breathing in virus-carrying droplets that have been sneezed or coughed by an infected...

... activity. Now that you know what the typical cold looks like, let's talk about the flu. It usually peaks... symptoms start and for as long as they show them, which can be for up to two weeks. Flu symptoms in older... are some guidelines: A cold comes on slowly over a few days, but the flu hits fast, sometimes within a few...

... home becomes a breeding ground for germs; and this flu spreads like wildfire through your entire family... about the so-called stomach flu. Officially called viral gastroenteritis, a stomach virus also causes...

Vomiting can signal anything from a 24-hour bug to a food allergy to appendicitis. Here's how to figure out what's making your child's stomach ache -- and how to treat it.

Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.

The average cold can last up to 10 days -- that's a long time of not feeling well for a baby! Here's how to survive and make the little one feel better, too.

Check out these tips to protect your breastfeeding newborn from swine flu and other flu viruses.

Protect your baby from sniffles, sneezes, and more.

...The flu vaccine protects against the flu (influenza), which is a very contagious infection... of the respiratory system. Flu germs spread through the air (from coughing, sneezing, etc.) and from contact... with infected objects and surfaces. The flu can make your child feel very achy and tired, causing fever, chills...

Think you're ready to make a baby? Not so fast. Have you and your partner discussed where you stand on big parenting issues like religion, circumcision, and co-sleeping? Sure, many parenting decisions can be made along the way, but there are debates you may want to settle before or around the time you start trying. Read on to see if you've resolved these ten bringing-up-baby battles.

Use our guide to treat Baby--whether she has a fever or the flu. We'll help you decide when to push the worrying aside, and when to call the doctor.

What does that wheezing, hacking, or barking mean?

We've got the lowdown straight from the experts on what you can do now to prevent illness all season long! Try these tips to keep you and your family healthy and well.

It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.

When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.

We've uncovered the natural remedies for kids that really work -- and the ones you should never try.

Most babies are ready to sleep through the night by 3 to 4 months -- if their parents let them. Learn how these common mom-and-dad errors can turn your baby into a poor sleeper.

Find out what your kid should eat, take, and avoid to feel better.

Cold and flu season is coming, but that doesn't mean your family has to get sick. Outsmart germs with our expert-approved prevention strategies and mom-tested treatment tips.

Looking for safe, doctor-approved cures for sore throats, coughs, stomachaches, and more? Check this out!

Test yourself to see if you know when your cutie can be around company... and when his germs need to be contained!

Anything out of the ordinary can be alarming when it shows up in a newborn, but it's often nothing to worry about. We'll fill you in on what warrants a call to the pediatrician.

Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.

This guide to removing the snot from your baby's nose will help you through what can feel like one of the trickiest jobs of parenthood -- in four simple steps.

Why do boys have nipples? What is snot for? We answer these and six more of your kid's toughest body questions.