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  • Pneumonia for Teens


    Pneumonia is a common lung infection that can usually be treated without a hospital stay.

  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia for Parents


    Pneumocystis pneumonia can affect infants who have AIDS, cancer, or other conditions that affect the immune system.

  • Pneumonia for Parents


    Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs, most commonly viruses. Read about symptoms and treatment.

  • Measles for Parents


    Measles is best known for the skin rash it causes. Although rare, outbreaks can happen. Getting your kids fully vaccinated is the best way to protect them from this disease.

  • Whooping Cough (Pertussis) for Parents


    Pertussis causes severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) for Parents


    Babies who are born prematurely or who experience respiratory problems shortly after birth are at risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), sometimes called chronic lung disease.

  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) for Parents


    Meconium aspiration can happen before, during, or after labor and delivery when a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. Although it can be serious, most cases are not.

  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) for Parents


    Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is an immune deficiency that can be successfully treated if it's found early.