From adorable giggles to energetic playground chases, our kiddos deserve the best protection under the sun. Under 6 Months? Keep Them Shaded, Not Sunscreened Babies younger than six months have ultra-sensitive skin that may react to sunscreen ingredients. Experts (FDA and AAP) recommend using shade, protective...
If your child is two months or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or higher, call your pediatrician immediately. This is an absolute necessity. The doctor will need to examine the baby to rule out any serious infection...
There are several ways to take your child’s temperature. What type of thermometer should you select? The American Academy of Pediatrics no longer recommends mercury thermometers because these glass thermometers may break and, as their mercury vaporizes, it can be inhaled, resulting in toxic levels....
It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions. Anyone can get influenza, but rates of infection are highest among children. For most people, symptoms last only a few days. They include: fever/chills sore throat muscle aches fatigue ...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="145" caption="Courtesy: HealthyChildren.org"][/caption] Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2 through 18 years old in the United States. Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and the spinal cord....