Childhood Illness

With more than 2,300 measles cases this year alone, a pediatric infectious disease physician shares how to protect yourself from the virus and what to do if you’ve been exposed.

A leukemia expert explains why blood cancer occurs, common symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the latest treatments.

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

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.

An emergency medicine doctor explains how lead gets into what we eat, the health risks to know, and simple ways to prevent lead exposure.

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.