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  • The Danger of Antibiotic Overuse for Parents


    Taking antibiotics too often or for the wrong reason has led to a dangerous rise in bacteria that no longer respond to medicine. Find out what you can do to prevent antibiotic overuse.

  • Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) for Parents


    Many people regularly get bothersome canker sores in their mouths. Here's how to help prevent them - and make a kid who has one more comfortable.

  • A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents


    A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.

  • Colds for Parents


    Colds are the most common infectious disease in the United States - and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.

  • First Aid: Common Cold for Parents


    Kids can get up to eight colds a year - or more. The common cold sends more kids to the doctor than any other illness.

  • Coping With Colds for Teens


    Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.

  • All About the Flu (Influenza) for Parents


    Flu symptoms tend to come on quickly and are worse than the sneezing and stuffiness of a cold. The flu is very contagious. Find out what to do.

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for Parents


    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.

  • What Are Colds? for Kids


    More than 200 viruses can cause colds. Because there are so many, there isn't a vaccination to prevent you from getting colds. Fortunately, your body already has the best cold cure — your immune system.

  • 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).