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Public health officials are warning passengers of possible exposure to measles on an airplane. Dr. Sue talks about how infectious diseases are just a plane ride away.
Every year, up to 80,000 babies are hospitalized nationwide and about 500 die due to RSV-related illnesses.
It is not possible to predict who will have a mild case of chickenpox and who will have a serious or even deadly case of disease.
An investigation published in the British Medical Journal says surgeon Andrew Wakefield study linking the MMR vaccine to autism was a deliberate fraud.
A sick baby is rarely a happy baby, so what’s a parent to do? Check in with your pediatrician, of course, and follow all treatment instructions. Beyond that, you'll have to wait for the illness to run its course. Fortunately there are tips for helping your child feel better and recover faster.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord, usually due to the spread of an infection. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the "hallmark" signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck in anyone over the age of 2.
The American College if Obstetricians and Gynecology is urging all pregnant women to get the flu shot, and last week the Center for Disease Control and Prevention asked health providers to encourage pregnant women to get flu shots.
Since flu vaccines are created using chicken eggs, does that mean you and your family are at risk for salmonella poisoning if you get the flu vaccine this year?






