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  • Hib Disease (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b) for Parents


    Hib disease can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia. To protect kids from this bacterial infection, they should receive the Hib vaccine as infants.

  • Bronchitis for Parents


    Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. When a person has bronchitis, it may be harder for air to pass in and out of the lungs.

  • A to Z: Adenovirus for Parents


    Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can infect the membranes (tissue linings) of the respiratory tract, eyes, intestines, and urinary tract. They are common among infants and young children.

  • A to Z: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) for Parents


    Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system.

  • X-Ray Exam: Chest for Parents


    A chest X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take a picture of a person's chest, including the heart, lungs, diaphragm, lymph nodes, upper spine, ribs, collarbone, and breastbone.

  • Peritonsillar Abscess for Parents


    Older kids and teens with tonsilitis sometimes develop this painful abscess, a pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth.

  • A to Z: Coronavirus for Parents


    This common viral infection can affect the respiratory tract. Almost everyone has had it at some point in their life. Learn about coronavirus here.

  • Peritonsillar Abscess for Teens


    A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. Find out how it happens and what to do.

  • A to Z: Respiratory Syncytial Virus for Parents


    Learn about RSV, a contagious infection that's a major cause of respiratory illness in young children.

  • Your Child's Vaccines: Hib Vaccine for Parents


    Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.

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