Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is a highly transmissible viral infection, particularly in young ones. Fever is the ...

You may commonly notice a wet or dry cough in kids. Coughing is a defensive response that clears the airways of irritants, ...

Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone, so I shall share ...

Both HMPV and COVID-19 are respiratory illnesses, their differences in severity, systemic impact, and prevention strategies ...

If you grew up in the United States after the middle of the past century, you've probably never thought much about rheumatic fever. And for good reason. In that era, ...

According to the CDC, “flu symptoms usually come on suddenly.” Some of the most common symptoms include fever or feeling ...

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), active in late winter and spring, is currently surging in countries like China, Malaysia, Hong ...

There's also one big difference between the flu and COVID or a cold that can indicate which illness you have. Don't ignore it ...

Anyone with a cough, cold, fever or sore throat — no matter their age — is asked to refrain from visiting hospital patients ...

Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever," are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the CDC. The ...

The flu can be easily spread and is more contagious during the first five days of symptoms. To help prevent the spread of flu, wash your hands often with warm, soapy water, cover your mouth and nose ...

Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones. Human Metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is a contagious ...