Children's Health: Infections
Objects in the Nose
04/20/07, HealthwiseYoung children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects—such as beads, dried beans, popcorn, plastic toy pieces, foam rubber, or small batteries—up their noses. If the child doesn't tell you about it, your first
Fever Seizures
04/24/07, HealthwiseFever seizures (sometimes called fever convulsions) are uncontrolled muscle spasms that can occur in children who have a rapid increase in body temperature. You may not even know your child has a fever. The rapid increase in body temperat
Fever, Age 3 and Younger
04/24/07, HealthwiseFever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. Fevers help the body fight infection. Fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, fever means your child has a minor illness.
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Monoclonal antibodies to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
07/16/08, HealthwisePalivizumab stops respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from reproducing. This medicine contains antibodies that are made in a laboratory.
Chickenpox: Controlling the itch
05/21/08, HealthwiseWhen you or your child has chickenpox, the rash that develops can be very uncomfortable.
Congenital Varicella Syndrome
04/25/08, HealthwiseCytomegalovirus Infection
08/08/07, HealthwiseUrinary Tract Infections in Children - Topic Overview
04/30/07, HealthwiseThis topic is about urinary tract infections in children. For information about these infections in teens and adults, see the topic Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults.
Ear Infections - Topic Overview
02/02/09, HealthwiseThis topic covers infections of the middle ear, commonly called ear infections. For information on outer ear infections, see the topic Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear). For information on inner ear infections, see the topic
Bed-Wetting - When To Call a Doctor
11/12/08, HealthwiseCall your doctor if:
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