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What is norovirus?

January 18, 2019/0 Comments/in Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infants, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Norovirus is highly contagious and is contracted from an infected person and by touching or eating contaminated food, water or surfaces.

Baby boy in mouse hat lying on blanket with cheese

Q&A: Can I feed my baby dairy?

November 28, 2018/in Common Symptoms, ENT, Infants, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Nutritionist Jessica McGee answers a reader’s question about feeding her baby dairy.

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Q&A: My kid’s ear hurts, what should I do?

November 16, 2018/in Common Symptoms, ENT, Infants, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Your kid wakes up complaining of ear pain. What should you do? Otolaryngologist Dr. Rahul Shah has advice.

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Answers to your FAQs about the flu vaccine

October 5, 2018/in Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infants, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers, Vaccines /by Children's National

As the 2017-2018 flu season draws near, we’ve compiled some answers to your frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine.

baby with skin rash

How to tell if your child has eczema

September 21, 2018/in Common Symptoms, Diseases and Conditions, Infants, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, School Aged, Skin, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Is it just a rash, or is it a more serious skin condition? Dr. Anna Kirkorian shares four ways you can spot signs of eczema on your child.