Pediatrician examining little girl's lymph nodes

Q&A: Should I be worried about my kids getting mumps?

There’s been a lot of news lately about the thousands of cheerleaders who were exposed to mumps at a cheerleading competition in Texas. How common is something like this, and should I be worried about my kids getting mumps when they go to large public events or even to school?

Girl with the flu

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

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.

Concerned mother checks her daughter's temperature

Q&A: How can I protect my family from the flu?

It’s been a difficult flu season and many children are falling severely ill – even though they’ve gotten the flu shot.

Fever hand test on a baby

Spotting the difference between a common cold and RSV

Even if it seems like a common cold it could actually be RSV bronchiolitis. Look out for these symptoms.

Little boy using an-inhailer

Fall respiratory challenges for kids

At this time of year, we see a wave of children with respiratory challenges – such as asthma and bronchiolitis – coming to us for help.