Usually caused by nose-picking or dry air, nosebleeds can be common in children and generally aren’t serious – but how can parents stop a child’s bloody nose? Here, Dr. Reshmi Basu, offers tips to parents to stop the bleed, explains the types and causes of nosebleeds, and offers guidance about when to call the pediatrician.
Primary Care
The COVID-19 vaccine and myocarditis
Learn more about the link between myocarditis and the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine – and why health experts still recommend all eligible people receive the vaccine.
Preventing colds in children as COVID-19 restrictions ease
As COVID-19 precautionary measures begin relaxing, an increase in colds and viruses are expected – especially for children. Learn what parents can do to help protect kids.
Common causes of diaper rash
A yeast infection can be one cause of a baby’s persistent diaper rash, but other sources may also be to blame. Learn more about the common causes of diaper rash – and how to treat and prevent them.
Overcoming an eating disorder
Read how one teen overcame an eating disorder thanks to the support and expert care of CHOC’s comprehensive eating disorders program.
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause infertility?
A CHOC pediatric infectious disease specialist helps settle the misconception that the COVID-19 vaccine affects fertility.
The best way to clean a child’s earwax
Between cotton swabs and drops, what’s the best way to clean a child’s earwax? Learn about the best technique, and when a child’s earwax might warrant a call to the pediatrician.
