Flu

Your child was sent home from school with a runny nose and a fever. But is it a cold or the flu? Should you call the pediatrician? Take our quiz for some answers.

...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...

Of course you want to help your child feel better fast, but the wrong tummy treatment could set her back for days. Avoid these six mistakes.

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.

... the ages of 6 months and 18 years get the flu shot annually, including children who are healthy as well... as those who have conditions that may increase the risk for complications from the flu. Shot or Not?: No..., children in this age group are too young to receive the flu vaccine. Shot or Not?: Yes. Shot or Not?: Yes...

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

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.

... 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...

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.

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

Serve your little one food you can feel good about. Making baby food purees from scratch is easy with our simple recipes.

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.

Colds and flu are a fact of life for kids, but there are smart steps you can take to help reduce their number of sick days.