Childhood Illness

Is polio still around and spreading? Two infectious disease experts share what to know about the virus and explain how to stay safe.

As reports of measles outbreaks in the U.S. continue, a pediatric infectious disease physician shares how to protect yourself from the virus and what to do if you’ve been exposed.

A pediatric infectious diseases expert explains how parents can best treat a fever in young kids and when it’s time to seek care.

A pediatrician explains how to recognize when your child is dehydrated and when to seek medical help.

Amid a recall of infant formula due to cases of infant botulism, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor explains what causes the illness, symptoms to watch for, and how to treat it.

A pediatric infectious diseases expert shares what to know about the updated vaccine guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and why it’s still important for kids to get vaccinated for COVID.

A pediatric pulmonologist shares what causes asthma, the different approaches to treatment, and how parents can help their children manage the condition.

A pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of New York at NewYork-Presbyterian shares what to know about the signs of strep throat and when to see a provider.

A pediatric pulmonologist shares insight into RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in infants and adults.

At just 11 weeks old, Mateo Nuñez had a tumor the size of an orange growing in his chest. He started chemotherapy with a breathing tube in place, then had surgery. Today, the 3-year-old is cancer-free and living up to his nickname every day.