April 2020

stomach flu in kids

Stomach flu in kids

What is stomach flu Stomach flu is commonly known as viral gastroenteritis or ‘gastro’ - is not a type of flu (influenza) at all (flu viruses do not cause gastroenteritis), but a common illness that
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Temper tantrums

temper-tantrums
What is temper tantrums Tantrums also called temper tantrums, are extremely common in toddlers and preschoolers. Tantrums or temper tantrums

SIDS

sudden-infant-death-syndrome
Sudden infant death syndrome Sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS, is the unexpected and unexplained death, usually during sleep, of

Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever rash
What is scarlet fever Scarlet fever also called scarlatina is a contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract (mostly the

Premature baby

premature baby
Prematurity Prematurity also called preterm or "preemie", is a term for the broad category of babies born at less than
molluscum-contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum

What is molluscum contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum virus) ((Molluscum Contagiosum. https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/molluscum-contagiosum/index.html)). The result of the infection is usually a benign, mild skin disease characterized by lesions (growths)
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Diaper rash

Baby diaper rash
What is diaper rash Diaper rash also called nappy rash or napkin dermatitis are used to describe various skin conditions

RSV

rsv
RSV RSV short for respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people

Baby with fever

fever in a newborn
Baby with fever Fever or a temperature above 100.4 °F (38°C) (taken rectally) in infants and toddlers may indicate a

Baby crying

baby crying
Baby crying All babies cry. All babies cry more in the first 3 months of life than at any other