Makayla Skjerva, a 14-year-old from Cavalier, N.D., contracted measles after an exposure at school. Even though she was vaccinated against the disease, she had an autoimmune disorder that made her ...

Doctors say spring allergy season is starting early, and some children may suddenly develop symptoms even if they’ve never ...

Over a third (36%) of surveyed parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections, according to new research appearing in BJGP Open. The study is titled "A survey of parental ...

Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.

W hen the first photo of 5-year-old Liam Ramos went viral in January, it became an instant symbol of the Trump administration’s mass-deportation campaign: his blue bunny hat, his Spider-Man backpack, ...

They didn’t know each other at the beginning of the year. Now these medical professionals text daily between work shifts and ...

A virus with no treatment or vaccine is rising in NJ, adding to flu, RSV and COVID cases in NJ. Here's the symptoms, how ...

New Jersey is seeing a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, aka HMPV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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“We are seeing mainly influenza B, some COVID and a few RSV infections. There have also been asthma exacerbations related to the weather.” Dr. Ali J. Bazzi -- Pediatrician, Corewell Health Dearborn ...

The number of children in immigration detention has spiked since last year. Families describe poor conditions and little education. The number of children in immigration detention has spiked since ...

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