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  • A to Z: Gingivostomatitis, Herpetic for Parents


    Herpetic gingivostomatitis is a contagious mouth infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). It most often occurs in young children and is usually the first exposure a child has to the herpes virus (which is also responsible for cold sores and fever blisters).

  • Your Child’s Development: 2 Years (24 Months) for Parents


    Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a child is developing as expected. Here are some things your toddler may be doing this month.

  • Your Child's Development: 15 Months for Parents


    Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a child is developing as expected. Here are some things your toddler may be doing this month.

  • A to Z: Herpes Simplex 1 for Parents


    Learn about viral infections, types of herpes, and conditions that affect the mouth and face.

  • When Is an Illness Contagious? for Parents


    How do you know when a child's illness is in the contagious stage? Find out here.

  • How Can I Find a Girlfriend or Boyfriend When I'm Older? for Kids


    It's common to wonder how you will get a girlfriend or boyfriend when you are older.

  • What's the Difference Between Infectious and Contagious? for Teens


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • How Long Is Mono Contagious? for Teens


    If someone gets mono, the virus stays in that person's body for life. The virus may surface from time to time and possibly infect someone else. Here are the facts on how mono works.

  • What's a Birthmark? for Kids


    Birthmarks, also known as hemangiomas, get their name for one reason: They are marks on the skin of a lot of newborn babies! Find out more about birthmarks in this article for kids.

  • How Do People Get AIDS? for Teens


    AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease where the body is unable to fight off many infectious diseases as it normally could. Find out how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.

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