Illnesses and Infections

Chickenpox

Colds in children

Common infections and your child

Croup (laryngitis)

Dehydration and diarrhea in children: Prevention and treatment

Ear infections

Febrile seizures

Fifth disease

Giardia

H1N1: Information for parents about the virus and the vaccine

Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Head lice

Hepatitis A

Impetigo

Influenza in children

Pinkeye

Pinworms

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Ringworm

Roseola

Scabies

Strep throat

Treatments and Procedures

Alternative treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Antibiotics

Fever and temperature taking

Health research in children: What parents need to know

Making treatment decisions for babies, children and teens

Natural health products and children

Planning care for children and youth with serious medical conditions

Treating children with spleen problems

Using over-the-counter drugs to treat cold symptoms

When your child needs a transfusion