Infections and Illness Archives

Talking to kids about COVID-19 (coronavirus)

March 10, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Left Feature, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

Clinical psychologists Laura Gray, PhD, and Shayna Coburn, PhD, offer some concrete suggestions for talking to kids about COVID-19.

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

January 28, 2020/0 Comments/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.

Mother checking on sick daughter laying in bed

Fevers in children

January 2, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid/by Rise and Shine

Wondering what to do about your child’s fever? In this video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran talks about fevers, how to treat them and when to seek medical care.

Why do children need ear tubes?

December 5, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, ENT, ENT, Infections and Illness, Procedures/by Rise and Shine

Ear tubes are one of the most common procedures that a child may need to reduce ear infections and optimize their listening skills.

How to treat your child’s headaches

November 26, 2019/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Pain/by Rise and Shine

Headaches can usually be treated at home with rest, quiet, plenty of fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.