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Common Childhood Infections

Ear infections, croup, ringworm, and the flu are just a few common infections that kids are susceptible to. Explore these conditions and learn what you can do to keep your kids healthy.
Child with a cough holding a bear
Does Humidity Really Alleviate Croup?
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Baby boy (9-12 months) crying
Dealing With Fever as a Symptom of Roseola
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
A father checking his daughter for a fever
Overview of Coxsackievirus Infections
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Mother comforting daughter by the pool
How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Child blowing nose
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Mother examining baby boy (6-11 Months) with thermometer
Signs and Symptoms of RSV and Bronchiolitis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Toddler girl showing sty on her eye
Staph Skin Infections and MRSA Treatments
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Illustration of pinworms in the intestines
Pinworm Infection: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Teenage girl blowing her nose on the train
Common Childhood Illnesses During Summer
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Impetigo: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Father checking sick daughter's fever
What You Need to Know About Whooping Cough
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
boy taking medicine
Guidelines of Prescribing Antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Young Patient with Stomach Ache
Symptoms of C. Difficile Infections
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and Its Role in Disease
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Boy in innertube floating in pool
Treating Cryptosporidiosis in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A doctor checking a child's throat
Can You Get Mono and Strep at the Same Time?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Nebulizer treatments are no longer a routine treatment for RSV.
How to Prevent RSV in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO