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• 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.

• 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.

• Strep Test: Rapid for Parents

  
  

  A rapid strep test is done to help quickly determine whether a sore throat is caused by a strep infection vs. other germs (usually viruses) that don't require antibiotic treatment.

• Your Child's Vaccines: Hib Vaccine for Parents

  
  

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Fetal Lung Mass for Parents

  
  

  A fetal lung mass is an unusual lump that grows inside or next to an unborn baby’s lung. Some are treated before birth, while others are removed after the baby is born.

• Stomachaches for Kids

  
  

  Ugh. Bellyaches. Find out what causes tummy trouble in this article for kids.

• Adenovirus for Parents

  
  

  Adenoviruses can infect the lining of the eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They're common causes of fever, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and pinkeye.

• Cystic Fibrosis for Parents

  
  

  Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system Kids who have it can get lung infections often and have trouble breathing.