Infections and Illness Archives - Page 3 of 21 - Rise and Shine by Children's National

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Everything you need to know about pneumonia in children

October 9, 2024/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by webteam

Is your child experiencing a cough, fever or difficulty breathing? Learn about the signs of pneumonia in children and what to do.

boy swimming in river

How to prevent swimming-related illnesses

June 17, 2024/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Fitness, Infections and Illness, Physical Activity, Right Highlight, Safety, Summer Safety/by Rise and Shine

The best way to prevent swimming-related illnesses from spreading is to keep germs out of the water in the first place.

baby lying down

FAQs about Nirsevimab — the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine

October 16, 2023/in 0-1 year, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

This year, we are very excited to have a new medicine that will help infants and young children stay safer from RSV.

vitamins and supplements

Can vitamins help ward off illness?

October 3, 2023/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness/by Rise and Shine

For healthy children with a balanced diet, there’s no clear evidence that extra vitamin supplements can prevent colds and flus.

boy lying on couch using tablet

Screen use and headaches in children: 6 strategies to help

August 24, 2023/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Technology/by Rise and Shine

Here are some strategies to help caregivers address headaches and related symptoms associated with screen use.