Illness

Pep Talk for Parents Going into Sick Season

As the mom of an 18-month-old in daycare, I am right there with all of you who are dreading this upcoming cold and flu season. …

Mononucleosis, or “mono,” is a common viral infection, most often caused by Ebstein -Barr Virus (EBV). Its nickname is “the …

What all parents should know about pink eye: …

Croup (medical name = Laryngotracheobronchitis) is a type of upper respiratory infection that causes a distinctive barky cough. …

Strep throat is an infection of the tonsils caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A …

What is the common cold? A cold is a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract (nose, throat and sinuses). There are …