Children's Health

Children are very susceptible to sepsis, which is caused by a bacterial infection that can be deadly. Doctors are hoping to cut down on deaths by educating themselves and parents about the symptoms.

WebMD explains the use of a nebulizer and offers guidelines parents can use to help their child benefit from this asthma treatment. Here’s how to make the experience more pleasant for your child.

If your child has central precocious puberty, they’ll need plenty of support from you. Learn the best ways to give that support.

After a contagious illness sent her baby to intensive care, a New Jersey mom says “keep your mouths/breaths away from a baby's face, hands, and feet” to cut the chances of spreading respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

There’s a new Muppet in town on Sesame Street. Her name is Karli, and she’s a little girl who lives with a foster family.

Worried about meningitis outbreaks on college campuses? WebMD gives you tips on what your college-bound kid needs to know to stay safe.

Three-year-old Byron Baxter has bones that break easily, sometimes with just a wave of his hand, his parents say. But he’s inspiring social media fans with his fighting spirit and cheerfulness in videos and pics his family posts online.

Eighteen-month-old Taylor McGowan has a shock of blond hair that obeys no brush or comb -- and a rare genetic disorder is the reason why.

When a doctor in the Netherlands tweeted this stark X-ray shot of a “button” or “disk” battery lodged in a child’s esophagus, people took notice. Her post has been retweeted more than 8,000 times since early January.

Learn some of the reasons why your child's doctor may suggest an operation to help heal his broken bone.

Get tips on how to take care of your child after he breaks a bone, including when to apply ice, what to do about itchy skin under a cast, and how to ease pain.

How to recognize the warning signs of 'dry drowning' and 'secondary drowning,' which can happen hours after your child has left the pool.

Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.

An Australian blogger posted a photo on Facebook that apparently shows an X-ray of a grape lodged in a child's airway.

How to avoid allergens, find hidden triggers, and give your child proper nutrition.

Can obesity in children as young as 2 or 3 raise the risk of early puberty? See what the experts think.

Understanding what doctors look for in diagnosing early puberty and what treatments can stop it.

New research shows children in the U.S. are over the limit on sugary beverages.

Many kids pretend to be ill to skip school, but some symptoms you just can’t hide. We tell you how to know if your kid is sick or faking it.

The top ways of keeping your kids from getting sick are washing hands and getting those flu shots.

Tips to soothe your little one and ease your stress during vaccinations.

We all vomit. But why does it happen? When should I see a doctor? How can I stay comfortable? We’ve got your answers.

For school-age kids, maintaining a healthy weight is as important as earning good grades -- maybe more so.

Hearing loss poses an extra challenge for kids. But it doesn't have to hold them back. You can help. Here’s how.

Your baby or toddler may need to see a doctor for her symptoms. WebMD shows you when she needs to be seen and when you can stay home.