1 of 4 / The Basics
View AllVaccinations for Children
Learn why doctors recommend certain vaccines and when your child should get them.
What to Expect After Vaccines
Knowing what’s common and what’s not will help put your mind at ease after your child’s next round of shots.
Detecting Learning Disabilities
A learning disability is a problem that affects how a person receives and processes information.
2 of 4 / Common Symptoms
View AllWhen Your Child Is Coughing
A cough is usually a sign that your child's body is trying to rid itself of an irritant.
Is It a Cold?
Little noses get a lot of colds. Babies can catch eight or more during their first year alone.
Fever in Children
Fever is a defense against infection. Your child's body is raising its temperature to kill the germs.
What Causes Diarrhea?
Why do children get diarrhea more often than adults? WebMD tells you about the causes of diarrhea and home treatments for it.
3 of 4 / Common Conditions
View AllUnderstanding Croup
Croup is a condition that irritates your baby’s upper airways and causes them to swell.
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a bacterial infection that gets into your nose and throat.
Fifth Disease
Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral infection common among school-age children.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in children. It’s not the same as foot-and-mouth disease, a virus that affects animals.
4 of 4 / Chronic Conditions
View AllAsthma in Children
If your child has asthma, you know that lots of things -- from secondhand smoke to tree pollen -- can trigger an asthma attack.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect balance, movement, and muscle tone.
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder, which means you get if from your parents at birth.
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to serious physical and developmental problems.
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Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here stateside. Is the same true for measles? WebMD asked experts just how concerned we should be, and what, if anything, about measles keeps them awake at night.
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