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From the common cold to pink eye, treating a sick child can be challenging. Luckily, we've created a guide to help you address common children's health issues including the cold, flu, pink eye, chicken pox and head lice.
The common cold doesn't just affect millions of adults each year. children are just as susceptible to its effects, sometimes even more so. When your child is out on the Read More
The flu remains one of the most common illnesses and potential threats to children, regardless of where they live. The flu is far more likely to cause serious harm to a Read More
Colds are caused by viruses, which are notoriously difficult to treat. Despite massive efforts to find a cure, the best treatment is to avoid infection in the first place. Read More
Diarrhea is unpleasant and embarrassing for children; it can also cause severe dehydration or signal other health problems. Treatment is fairly straightforward, though ' Read More
Medicines to treat a baby's cold are harder to come by now that recent findings indicate over the counter medications are frequently causing overdoses in young children. Read More
Nothing is scarier than being awakened in the middle of the night with your young child sobbing between hoarse coughs and gasping for breath. Your first reaction is to call Read More
For thousands of years, the Europe's flowering chamomile plant has been used to treat a wide range of sicknesses. It's one of the most commonly used herbs in folk remedies. Read More
Your child's coughing is keeping her (and you) up at night. What should you do? Coughing is good in that it removes mucous from the lungs, but a good night's sleep is also Read More
Head lice are a common problem in children age 3 to 12. While they pose no serious health risks, they can make a scalp itchy and inflamed and are extremely contagious. Head Read More
Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye problem for kids. This irritating condition gets its name from the appearance of the white part of the eye and Read More
Infective conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is highly contagious, so there isn't a surefire way to avoid getting it. However, these tips should help minimize the Read More
Conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, is the most common eye infection affecting children. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the Read More
Eye infections can be viral or bacterial in nature. Contact lens wearers are more susceptible to eye infections due to buildup of bacteria from not properly disinfecting Read More
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can cause redness, pain, watering or an itchy, gritty sensation in your eyes. Usually caused from infection or allergy, the conjunctiva or Read More
In most cases, a child won't contract chicken pox until they are over a year old since they get antibodies from their mother while in the womb. However, in some cases, an Read More
Varicella, better known as chickenpox, most often occurs during childhood. Parents can treat the uncomfortable all-over-body tell-tale blisters with simple home treatments Read More
Chicken Pox, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is a common, highly contagious childhood illness. Characterized by a red rash consisting of blisters or small bumps, the Read More
For the majority of human beings, one inevitable part of childhood is the chicken pox. We all get it, we all suffer through it, and while most of us soon forget about it, Read More
Chicken pox infects a person through the mouth and nose. An infected person can spread chickenpox by sneezing, coughing, touching the fluid that weeps from the sores, and Read More
Head lice are small parasites that live on human heads. They feed off tiny amounts of blood from the scalp. Lice attach their eggs to individual hair shafts, where they can Read More
Symptoms of head lice include frequent head-scratching and/or the sudden appearance of dandruff-like white flecks in the hair. You may receive a note from your child's Read More
Any parent of a child who gets head lice will wonder what to do next. You have to decide whether you want to use chemical treatments or homemade treatments. If you are Read More
Dealing with lice is an unfortunate rite of passage that many families must go through. Though it may make your skin itch and crawl just to think about it, when you have a Read More
When children contract lice it can be difficult to keep up with all the laundry. There are so many items that need washed, especially the child's bedding. Knowing the right Read More
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