Being a parent of a child with asthma can be very challenging. It can be very frustrating to deal with the symptoms of the illness, such as coughing and frequent absences from school. In 2016, around six million kids were living with an asthma diagnosis. In 2017, over...
Sore throats can have various causes, from the common cold to a bacterial infection. They are often accompanied by a fever, difficulty swallowing, and pain in the neck and throat. These symptoms should not be ignored, as they can lead to more serious complications...
Headaches can occur in younger people more often than parents may think. There are many different causes of headaches, including lack of rest, dehydration, and anxiety. If your child has a headache every now and then and you’ve ruled out other concerning causes,...
After the lockdowns issued in most countries, common viruses affecting children that had disappeared throughout the pandemic have started to reappear. Hospitals that were usually quiet most times of the year have started getting regular children’s visits...
The Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have now earned approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the green light for distribution throughout the United States. To defeat the virus, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts suggest that at least 70% of the...
It’s possible that we’ll be getting a second wave of COVID-19 cases as the weather gets cooler outside. Illness is already something that spreads around quickly during the latter months of the year, so not only will healthcare workers need to prepare for more people...
