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  • Immune Thrombocytopenia for Parents


    Immune thrombocytopenia happens when the immune system attacks platelets. Viral infections often trigger this in children, but it usually goes away within 6 months.

  • The Immune System for Teens


    Learn what the parts of the immune system are, how they help the body fight off germs, and what immunity means.

  • What Is Herd Immunity? for Parents


    Herd immunity is when many people are immune to a contagious infection, so it's harder for that infection to spread in a community. Learn more.

  • A to Z: Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura for Parents


    See: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.

  • Immunizations for Parents


    Do you know what vaccines your child needs and when? Find out here.

  • Allergies & Immune System for Kids


    Trouble with the immune system can cause some medical problems, like allergies. In this section, you can find out more about allergies and other immune system problems.

  • Allergies & the Immune System for Parents


    Learn all about allergic reactions and other problems of the immune system.

  • Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System for Teens


    This section has information on health problems that affect the immune system.

  • What Are White Blood Cells? for Kids


    White blood cells are part of the germ-fighting immune system.

  • Diphtheria for Parents


    Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that's rare in the United States, where health officials immunize kids against it. But it's still common in developing countries where immunizations aren't given routinely.