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.

Young girl holding head in bed

Headache 101: Everything you need to know about headaches in children

Headaches aren’t just for adults. In fact, more than 10 million American children between the ages of 5 and 17 experience chronic headaches; this makes up 20 percent of all young people.

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.