Infections and Illness Archives | Rise and Shine by Children's National

Tick insect warning sign

Diseases spread by insects

July 11, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

West Nile virus and Lyme disease are two diseases the can be spread by insects. Here’s how to avoid them.

little boy with mosquito netting hat

Here’s what every parent needs to know about mosquitoes

July 5, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Highlight, Safety, Skin, Spring Safety, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

Pediatric dermatologist Anna Kirkorian, shares what parents need to be aware of this summer season.

Girl thinking she's fat

Addressing body image concerns in teens

May 28, 2019/in 13-18 years, Eating and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Feature, Self-Esteem /by Rise and Shine

The media’s push towards a specific “ideal image” can become a dangerous and sometimes life-threatening one.

Unhappy kid scratching hair for head lice

How to treat lice and prevent it from spreading

May 24, 2019/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

Second to the common cold, lice are the most contagious infectious disease a child can get.

girl preparing barbecue in the garden

Fire safety tips for grilling season

May 15, 2019/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Holidays, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Safety, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

When the weather is nice, we fire up the grill. To help keep your family safe, we’ve compiled some safety tips for grilling season.