Debunking old wives’ tales: part one
Children’s National’s pediatrician Lee Beers, MD, gets to the bottom of five common old wives’ tales on colds.
What is norovirus?
Norovirus is highly contagious and is contracted from an infected person and by touching or eating contaminated food, water or surfaces.
Does my child need antibiotics?
When a child needs antibiotics, the potential benefits that the antibiotics will deliver outweigh these risks.
Answers to your FAQs about the flu vaccine
As flu season draws near, we’ve compiled some answers to your frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine.
Q&A: How do you get rid of a cold in a 4 month old baby?
Dr. Ellen Hamburger answer’s a reader’s question on how to get rid of a cold in her baby.