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  • A to Z: Insect Bites/Stings, Non-Venomous for Parents


    Bites from non-venomous insects are the result of an insect attempting to feed upon a person's blood. Non-venomous means the insect does not inject poisons through its bite.

  • Hey! A Bedbug Bit Me! for Kids


    A bedbug is a small, flat, reddish-brown bug that can be found in homes all over the world. Learn more about bedbugs.

  • Hey! A Flea Bit Me! for Kids


    A flea is a small (no bigger than the head of a pin) brown bug with a hard shell. Learn more about fleas and how they affect you in this fun article just for kids.

  • Cat Scratch Disease for Parents


    Cat scratch disease is an infection that causes swelling of the lymph nodes after a cat scratch or bite. Learn about signs and symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.

  • Summer Safety (Topic Center) for Teens


    Want to avoid summer hazards so you can focus on the fun? This center offers tips for teens.

  • Cellulitis for Parents


    Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues that can affect any area of the body. It begins in an area of broken skin, like a cut or scratch.

  • Impetigo for Teens


    Impetigo is a skin infection caused by fairly common bacteria. Read this article to learn how to recognize it and what to do about it.

  • Rashes for Kids


    Learn about rashes in a flash. Check out our article just for kids!

  • Impetigo for Kids


    Impetigo is a strange-sounding word that might be new to you. It's an infection of the skin caused by bacteria. Read this article to learn more about it.

  • Hey! A Fire Ant Stung Me! for Kids


    Fire ants think they're hot stuff. Learn how to handle them in this article for kids.