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Vitamin D and Breastfed Infants
Although breast milk provides an infant with immunity benefits and necessary nutrients it does not give a baby enough vitamin D. Even though most infants get enough vitamin D through sun exposure, there are growing cases of rickets in breastfed babies in the United States and it is recommended that supplemental amounts of this vitamin [...]
Continue reading...Whooping Cough Symptoms
18. July 2010
Whooping cough is a respiratory infection that is also known as pertussis and is caused by bacteria. It gets its name from the “whooping” sound a person makes when they cough. In the 1950s a vaccine was developed and now this disease is not seen in the United States.
As with many other illnesses, [...]
Fifth Disease
16. July 2010
Fifth disease is primarily a childhood disease and is not a serious disease. The cause is the human parvovirus B19 and the main sign is a rash on the cheeks.
Fifth disease starts with a low-grade fever, headache and cold-like symptoms. A red, lacy rash appears a few days after these symptoms clear up [...]
The Common Cold
20. June 2010
Almost all children and adults have at one time or another suffered from the common cold. More than a billion people each year get a cold and it is estimated that 22 million days of school are missed by children each year because of it.
“Rhinovirus” is the most common of the 200 viruses that cause [...]
Rubella Measles
19. June 2010
Rubella measles also known as “German measles” or “3-day measles” is a contagious viral infection. It is far less serious than measles in children; however, if a pregnant woman is exposed to them it can infect her unborn child and lead to defects of the heart and eyes, mental retardation, stunted growth and even [...]
Continue reading...Common Childhood Illnesses
18. June 2010
Any time a child coughs, sneezes, or cries and says “I don’t feel good” a parent begins the task of trying to figure out what is wrong and how serious it is. There are many childhood diseases that are more common than others and at some point in a child’s life they will probably get [...]
Continue reading...Childhood Diseases – Coxsackie
23. May 2010
Coxsackie, also known as hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus. Generally affecting children aged 10 and under, it is characterized by fever, a general feeling of not being well, loss of appetite, and a sore throat. These symptoms are shortly followed by the eruption of painful sores in the mouth, and [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Pox – Not Just a Common Childhood Disease
22. May 2010
For many years, chicken pox was considered a rite of passage, especially in the area of childhood diseases. The illness was not considered to be all that serious, and it was not unusual for mothers to hold a “chicken pox party” when they heard that chicken pox was in the neighborhood, so that they could [...]
Continue reading...Childhood Diseases – Mumps
21. May 2010
While mumps is not one of the more common childhood diseases today, thanks to the MMR vaccine, it can and does still occur, and outbreaks are only sometimes reported. For this reason, it is important to know the symptoms of mumps, and possible complications.
Mumps generally start out as most childhood diseases do, with aching muscles, [...]
Choosing Generic Over Brand Named Children’s Medication
6. May 2010
With all of the recalls on Children’s Tylenol, many parents are hesitant to purchase Tylenol even after the latest recall is over. So many parents have decided to choose generic Tylenol to treat their children’s aches, pains and fevers. But is it the best choice?
The Benefits of Generic Medications
If you aren’t a generics medication shopper, [...]
5. August 2010
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