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Vomiting: A Symptom Guide
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.
Must-Know Flu Fighters
...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...
6 New Facts About Stomach Flu
... 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...
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
Snot Removal 101
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.
What Parents Need to Know About This Nasty Stomach Flu
...-called stomach flu, it usually makes children sicker than other bugs do. If your child has diarrhea... as it is for other tummy bugs (many of which are grouped under the name norovirus). Remember that "stomach flu..." is not the same as the flu or influenza. Stomach flu affects the gastrointestinal tract, while influenza primarily...
12 Cold & Flu Myths
...As cold and flu season wears on, it's pretty likely you or someone in your family have played host...'t. Here, we set the record straight. Why it's not true: The viruses contained in flu shots have been... flu shot may cause symptoms that feel like the flu, though, admits Susan Coffin, M.D., medical...
10 Reasons to Call the Doctor Now
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 Flu Vaccine: Health 101
...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...
Making Sense of Scary Symptoms
We often lose more sleep over our kids' coughs than they do. They sometimes snooze through all that hacking while we lay awake listening. In truth, breathing problems would be tough to miss. Use this guide to sort out worrisome signs.
Health 101: Rotavirus & Stomach Flu
...Officially called gastroenteritis, stomach flu is an infection of the digestive system... -- and is totally unrelated to the regular flu (influenza), which affects the respiratory system. Stomach flu..., stomach flu is usually not serious. It's usually caused by viruses, but can also come from bacteria like...
What to Feed Your Sick Child
Though your child may not have much of an appetite when he's sick, try to get him to eat. These comfort foods can help.
Five Reasons to Get Family Flu Shots
... dangerous this year. More than 270 children died from the flu last year -- three times as many as in a... typical flu season, according to the CDC. Pregnant women are also at high risk: Although they represent...-sections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded its annual flu shot advice to include everyone...
9 Clever Ways to Help the Medicine Go Down
Giving your little one medicine doesn't have to be a complicated, frustrating experience. "If your child is sick and prescribed a medication, the most important thing is to get him to take it at the correct time and in the correct dose," says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, author of Mommy Calls. Use these proven strategies, from doctors and real parents, if the "Here comes the airplane" tactic fails to work.
