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Concerned mother checks her daughter's temperature

Q&A: Can a child will themselves to have a fever?

June 27, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

While generations of children probably wish they could will themselves to have a fever, it’s not possible.

baby sleeping on woman's shoulder

Q&A: Is 36.8 Celsius a fever for a one month old?

May 24, 2018/in Common Symptoms, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

A fever is a temperature of 100.4° F, or 38° C, and higher.

baby with rash

Q&A: What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

May 18, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Everything you need to know about hand, foot, and mouth disease, from symptoms to treatment.

Little boy on toilet

Is MiraLAX safe for kids?

May 2, 2018/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Q&A Forum, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Falusi answers a reader’s question about the safety of MiraLAX.

Girl with the flu

Q&A: Is it safe to give my child Tamiflu?

February 7, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

There’s been a lot of news lately about the dangerous side effects of Tamiflu. Dr. Lee Beers answers a reader’s question about the drug’s safety.