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• Understanding Walking Pneumonia in Kids

  Learn all about the different between regular pneumonia and walking pneumonia in kids and when to take your child to the doctor.

• Preventing Common Foodborne Illnesses in Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Safety Tips

  Understanding the most common foodborne illnesses, their symptoms, prevention, and treatment can help caregivers protect children from getting sick. Our Infectious Disease expert explains everything you need to know.

• Understanding Head Lice: What You Need to Know

  Lice, though not a serious health threat, are a significant nuisance, especially for school-aged children. Learn more about head lice and how you can prevent it in your household.

• Whooping Cough: What You Need to Know

  Pertussis cases are spiking across the US, returning to pre-pandemic conditions. Learn how to tell the difference between a common cold and whooping cough.

• Laryngitis in Kids

  Is your child's voice hoarse or raspy? They might have laryngitis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for this common condition in children.

• Should I Worry About My Child’s Bloody Nose?

  Does your child get nosebleeds often? Learn how the correct way stop a child’s bloody nose 

• Concussion in Toddlers & Babies: Symptoms & Treatment

  Toddlers and babies often hit their heads, so it's important to understand the signs of concussion, prevention and treatment.

• Cough in Children: Causes & Treatment

  Cough in children can have various causes and accompanying treatments. Learn the common causes and what you should do if your child has a cough.

• Common Questions about Pediatric Sports Injuries

  Lurie Children’s sports medicine team members answer some common questions about sports injuries in kids, including how to prevent injuries, when to see a doctor, how to help your child recover and more.

• Constipation in Kids: Causes, Types & Treatment

  Our pediatric experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions about constipation in kids, including causes, symptoms and more.

• Strep Throat in Kids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  Infectious Diseases Physician Ami Patel, MD, answers common questions about strep throat.

• Signs Your Child’s Tonsils or Adenoids May Need to be Removed

  There a several reasons why tonsils and adenoid removal should be considered. 

• Common Questions About Ear Infections in Older Children

  Learn the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about ear infections in this Q&A with Lurie Children's expert physicians.

• Flu Season Safety Tips and FAQ

  Following our flu prevention tips can go a long way toward protecting your children and family during flu season.

• Pediatric Fractures: A Parental Guide

  When a child breaks a bone, it may raise many concerns and questions for caregivers. Learn more in our guide on pediatric fractures for parents.

• Common Questions About Urinary Tract Infections in Children

  Lurie Children's nationally-ranked urology specialists answer common questions about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children.