Read Posts About Infectious Diseases & Viruses
Almost all babies, toddlers and children will get a common illness like strep throat or an ear infection during childhood. Learn all about the different infectious diseases and viruses and how to protect your child at every stage of development.
Vaccine Schedule for Children & Adolescents
Learn about the recommended childhood vaccines and immunizations for kids throughout development and some vaccination frequently asked questions.
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How to Boost Your Child’s Immune System This School Year
There’s plenty you can do to prevent your child from getting sick. Learn some ways to support and boost your child’s immune system to help keep them healthy.
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Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Symptoms in Kids, Risks & When to Call the Doctor
Worried about Cyclospora in kids? Learn the symptoms, when to see a pediatrician and how to keep your family safe this summer.
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Pink Eye and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Pink eye is common in kids and spreads easily at school. Learn the causes, symptoms and contagious period, plus tips to treat it at home.
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Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important
Worried about vaccination schedules or vaccine safety? Get expert answers on how vaccines work, why they're vital for kids, their safety and practical tips for tracking your child's immunization schedule.
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Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: A Parent's Guide
Our infectious disease expert answers any questions you may have about hepatitis B and why the childhood vaccination matters to keep you and your family safe and healthy.
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How Do Vaccines Work in the Body?
Learn how vaccines train your child's immune system to protect against serious diseases, why they are so vital for both individual and community health and get reassuring answers about their safety and effectiveness.
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When to Worry About RSV: A Parent's Guide to Emergency Signs
With RSV cases spiking in Chicago, Lurie Children's infectious disease expert explains the emergency signs parents must know and when to go to the ER or call your pediatrician.
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Bird Flu (H5N1) and Your Child: What Parents Need to Know
Is Bird Flu a threat to your child? Our infectious disease expert cuts through the confusion regarding H5N1 and explains the crucial ways to keep your family protected.
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Measles in Kids: Symptoms & Prevention
The recent measles outbreak has many parents and caregivers concerned. Our experts share what you need to know about measles in kids.
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Stomach Flu in Kids
As the seasons change, so does the risk of illness. With the flu, colds, and other germs lurking around every corner, it's important to take steps to keep your kids healthy.
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Does My Child Have Walking Pneumonia? Symptoms and When to Call a Doctor
Learn all about the different between regular pneumonia and walking pneumonia in kids and when to take your child to the doctor.
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