Common Viruses Archives

What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

January 28, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including tips for protecting your family.

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.

Seven things to know and do when your child has a migraine

April 3, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Neurological, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

If your child says their head hurts, don’t dismiss it as a simple headache.

Q&A: Why does my child need the HPV vaccine?

March 27, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Cancer, Common Viruses, Development, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Teen, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The HPV vaccine, also known by the brand name Gardasil 9, helps protect against certain types of HPV that can lead to cancer.

Debunking old wives’ tales: part two

March 21, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Does the flu shot give you the flu? Can colds cause ear infections? Dr. Ivor Horn gets to the bottom of some common misconceptions in part two of debunking old wives’ tales on colds.