Overview Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract. It’s caused by Bordetella pertussis and is best known…
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Overview Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness caused by the bite of Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the same insects responsible for spreading dengue, chikungunya,…
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, was once considered a routine childhood illness that nearly every child experienced before reaching adolescence. Thanks to widespread vaccination, chickenpox has…
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting children worldwide. It can cause repeated episodes of coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing, often…
The common cold is one of the most frequent illnesses affecting children worldwide. Most children experience several colds every year, especially during infancy and the early…
Few childhood illnesses worry parents as much as an ear infection. A child who was playful during the day may suddenly wake up crying in the…
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is one of the most common viral illnesses affecting infants and young children. Although its name may sound alarming, HFMD…
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is one of the most common viral illnesses affecting children every year. Although many parents mistake the flu for a…