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Caregiver reading to sick child holding teddybear in bed
October 25, 2024/Children's Health

Does Your Child Have RSV? Here’s What You Can Do

Getting extra rest, drinking fluids and taking over-the-counter medications can help your little one bounce back

Caregiver holding thermometer and a sick child wrapped in blanket
October 24, 2024/Children's Health

When Should You Worry About Your Child’s Fever?

Most cases are mild and can be treated at home, but some situations may require medical care or a trip to the ER

Parent checking temperature of small sickly child in bed.
June 21, 2023/Infectious Disease

Scarlet Fever and Strep Have Been on the Rise: What Should You Know — and Do — About It?

Awareness and prompt treatment can help keep your family safe

Teething baby crying
May 1, 2023/Children's Health

Teething Doesn’t Cause Fevers — and Other Myths To Sink Your Teeth Into

Drooling, chewing and mild fussing are the most common baby teething symptoms

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Child with fever has wet washcloth on forehead.

Never Use Rubbing Alcohol To Bring Down a Fever

It can cause alcohol poisoning and other serious health issues, especially in kids

parent caring for child's fever in bed
April 17, 2023/Children's Health

How To Treat Your Child’s Fever Naturally (and When To Let It Run Its Course)

It’s important not to give them fever-reducing medications right off the bat

Person taking temperature of child using ear thermometer.
April 11, 2023/Primary Care

Heat Check: How To Take Your Temperature

You can use a digital, tympanic or temporal artery thermometer

checking temperature with a digital thermometer
February 21, 2023/Primary Care

What Is a Normal Body Temperature?

There’s no one answer, as your temperature fluctuates throughout the day and your life

Person laying in bed with thermometer.
October 14, 2022/Primary Care

5 Methods to Safely Break a Fever

Get some rest, drink fluids, use blankets or ice packs and take medications

child with fever myths debunked
September 29, 2021/Children's Health

When Your Child Has a Fever: 5 Myths Debunked

What you need to know about these common misconceptions

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