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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Meningitis for Teens

  
  

  Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Quick treatment of meningitis usually is successful.

• Encephalitis for Parents

  
  

  Encephalitis is a rare brain inflammation caused by a virus. The best way to avoid encephalitis is to prevent the illnesses that may lead to it.