In the early 20th century, scarlet fever was one of the leading causes of infant death, sometimes wiping out an entire family’s children. Over 2,800 deaths were recorded at the height of the 1914 ...

Children with high fever is one condition that often makes parents worry. Especially if the child also becomes fussy and restless. So, what should you do immediately when this happens? First, try not ...

A fever in children is not dangerous for sleep unless accompanied by serious symptoms. Keep drinking fluids to help your child stay hydrated while they have a fever. Fever-reducing medications can ...

What do most parents misunderstand about childhood fevers, and why does that confusion cause so much worry? A HelloNation article featuring Keyana Washington, MD, MPH, FAAP of Gwinnett Pediatrics and ...

If your child has a fever, it's important to get their body temperature back to normal. It’s the middle of the night and your child is running a fever. What now? All children will experience a fever ...

A fever—when the body's temperature is above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit—is typically a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains ...

Calling all parents! If cold and flu season has wreaked havoc on your household this year, relief is near! There’s a new, ...

A cold here, the flu there — for parents, some years can bring a slew of back-to-back illnesses. With coughs that can be considered “normal” that last for up to six weeks, as well as multiple ear ...

A fever — when the body’s temperature is above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit — is typically a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinicfamily medicine physician, ...