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  • When and Where to Get Medical Care for Parents


    Should you head to the ER when your child is hurt or ill? What about an urgent care center? Different problems need different levels of care, and you have many options.

  • Hey! A Gnat Bit Me! for Kids


    A gnat is a very tiny insect, no bigger than the head of a pin. Learn more about gnats.

  • Lyme Disease for Teens


    Lyme disease can be treated if it's caught early. Find out what causes it, how it's treated, and how to prevent it.

  • Hey! A Tick Bit Me! for Kids


    A tick attaches itself to the skin of a person or animal and sucks blood. If you have a dog, it may have picked up a tick before! Learn more about ticks in this article for kids.

  • A to Z: Q Fever for Parents


    Learn more about this bacterial infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

  • A to Z: Lyme Disease for Parents


    Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of deer ticks.

  • What's Lyme Disease? for Kids


    Lyme disease is an infection that can make you feel tired and sore all over. People get Lyme disease from being bitten by infected ticks.

  • A to Z: Cat Scratch Disease for Parents


    Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. It comes from a scratch or bite of an infected cat, usually a kitten.

  • Tick Bites for Parents


    When a tick bites, the person won’t feel it happen. Always check your kids (and yourself) for ticks after spending time in the woods.

  • Stay Safe (Topic Center) for Kids


    Go outside! Just be safe out there. Find out how to handle stinging bugs, thunderstorms, sunny days, and icy cold days, too.

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