Articles about "viral pneumonia" 27
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?
The immunization program
recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind
that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t
been immunized.& . . .
Reflux in babies
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is different from the spitting up that many babies do if they’ve taken in too much milk.
It happens more consistently and your baby is likely t . . .
Vomiting
Vomiting is very common in babies and young children and can often happen when nothing is wrong. Babies normally spit up a tiny amount of milk from time to time, usually after a feed or while . . .
Fifth disease
Fifth disease is most common in preschoolers and school-age children. It’s a viral illness characterized by very red cheeks and is known as the ‘fifth disease’ because it’s the fifth most comm . . .
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a serious condition that causes red blood cells, which are normally flexible, to stiffen and adopt a crescent shape.
This means they don’t travel through the bl . . .
Roseola
This mild viral illness mainly affects children between the ages of six months and two years.
It’s contagious and is caught when your child breathes in airborne germs expelled by cou . . .
Reye’s syndrome
Reye’s syndrome is a very rare childhood illness that can follow on from viral infections such as flu or chicken pox.
It’s also linked with giving aspirin. Usually the symptoms inclu . . .
Measles
Measles is much less common since the introduction of the MMR vaccination (measles, mumps and rubella), usually given to babies at 12-15 months old.
-It usually starts with the same . . .
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses.
It often follows on from an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold, flu o . . .
Meningitis
This can be a devastating illness because it’s difficult to diagnose and symptoms develop very quickly.
It’s an inflammation of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord, and c . . .