Yellow fever is a disease caused by a virus carried by mosquitoes. It's called yellow fever because it can cause jaundice, which turns the skin yellow.
Strep throat gives you a sore throat and makes it hard to swallow. Find out more in this article 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.
Have you ever been rankled by a canker sore? If you have, you know that these small mouth sores can cause major pain.
Stay home or go to school? That's what you are probably wondering if you have the flu. Find out more.
The flu is a virus that can make you sick for a week or longer. Find out more in this article for kids.
If your tonsils get infected, it can make your throat feel very sore. Find out more in this article for kids.
A middle ear infection happens when germs like bacteria and viruses get in your middle ear and cause trouble. Read this article to find out more.
Chickenpox is a virus that causes red, itchy bumps. Find out more in this article for kids.
Everybody has dry skin once in a while, but eczema is more than just that. If your skin is dry, itchy, red, sore, and scaly, you may have eczema. Learn more about this uncomfortable condition and what you can to do stop itching!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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