Andre was diagnosed at three weeks old with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and hospitalized at six weeks. Learn the dangers of RSV.
What Parents Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
A pediatrician explains hand, foot, and mouth disease- a viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 10 years old.
Combating Wintertime Dry Hands in Kids
Dry hands are a common side effect of winter months in children. Parents can take a few steps to help protect tiny hands against dryness.
Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer
An infectious disease pharmacist explains basic safety practices of antibiotics and what questions to ask your doctor.
Mononucleosis Myths Debunked
The truths and falsehoods about mononucleosis (also known as mono) and how it’s transmitted from CHOC’s director of adolescent medicine.
Protect Your Family From Measles
Measles has now been confirmed in ten Orange County residents, in conjunction with the recent outbreak affecting California.
Protect Your Child From Pneumonia
Pneumonia, an inflammation or infection of the lungs, is a serious condition that can be prevented, a CHOC infectious disease specialist says.
Hand Sanitizers: Fact or Fiction?
Hand sanitizers are ubiquitous lately – as are myths surrounding them. A CHOC infectious disease specialist comes clean on fact and fiction.
Protect Children with Asthma from Colds, Flu
Viruses more often than not will worsen asthma, says Dr. Wan-Yin Chan, a CHOC allergist/immunologist because of extra stress on airways.
