It's safe for kids to get a COVID-19 vaccine along with any other routine vaccine, including the flu vaccine.
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Germs are the microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can cause disease.
Washing your hands well and often is the best way to keep from getting sick. Here's how to teach this all-important habit to your kids.
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Knowing the doctor-recommended flu vaccination schedule can be confusing. Use this tool to help you understand how many doses your child needs.
Chugging cough medicine for an instant high is a dangerous, potentially deadly practice.
Most kids battle diarrhea from time to time, so it's important to know what to do to relieve and even prevent it.
Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.
Headaches affect kids as well as adults. Learn about common causes and when to talk to a doctor.
What kind? How much? How often? Find out how to give this pain and fever medicine.
All kids get a fever from time to time. Here's how to take your child's temperature, safely and accurately.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs, most commonly viruses. Read about symptoms and treatment.
Swallowing a pill is something that many of us take for granted. But just like any skill, learning to swallow a pill takes practice.
Taking antibiotics too often or for the wrong reason has led to a dangerous rise in bacteria that no longer respond to medicine. Find out what you can do to prevent antibiotic overuse.
Here are some quick tips for helping your child get over the flu.
Most vomiting is caused by gastroenteritis, and usually isn't serious. These home-care tips can help prevent dehydration.
PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.