Approximately 12% of babies are born before 37 weeks of gestation, and many of these premature infants, along with other newborns facing health issues, require specialized care in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, or NICU.
Talking with children about a cancer diagnosis can be difficult. Sometimes, parents may try to protect their children by limiting the information they provide out of fear, worried the conversation may scare them or make things worse.
Singulair® is a once-daily oral medication that helps millions of people manage asthma and allergy symptoms. But what are some of the more severe side effects and risks of taking Singulair®?
HFMD is a viral infection most commonly caused by viruses in the coxsackievirus or enterovirus family. It causes painful blisters in the mouth, throat, hands, feet and diaper area in children.
Many symptoms from common viruses overlap, making it difficult to determine what type of illness your child has and whether they should stay home from school.
Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person infected with the organism responsible for syphilis (Treponema pallidum) transmits that infection to the fetus via the placenta. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a tenfold increase in congenital syphilis in the past 10 years.
Type 1 diabetes can appear suddenly and is not caused by diet or lifestyle habits. It's important to be aware of the symptoms associated with Type 1 diabetes and know when to seek testing and care.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of parents to cancel well-child visits, and, as a result, many children missed routine vaccinations. The good news is that the trend is reversing as the pandemic recedes. The World Health Organization says the number of children missing out on vaccinations is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.