Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...

Norovirus is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, stomach bug or as the “cruise ship virus” because it’s often the cause ...

Measles are on the rise in the U.S. Alabama Department of Pubic Health reminds parents of the importance of measles vaccine.

When your child coughs or ends up with a sore throat, you may not rush them to a nearby hospital. In fact, they may be going to the school and playing outdoors with their friends. However, coughs, and ...

After Pope Francis was hospitalized last week for bronchitis, the Vatican has now announced that he has pneumonia in both ...

Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, ...

Managing asthma properly requires routine physician visits, taking medications as directed and paying attention to asthma ...

The child was not vaccinated against measles. Measles is highly contagious and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, and touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms of measles include fever ...

Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s pediatrician or visit county health departments to ensure their child is properly vaccinated. The ADPH also reassures that the MMR vaccine is very safe, ...

The most recognizable symptom of measles is a red rash that appears three to five days after the initial symptoms. It begins as small, raised bumps on the face and near the hairline, creating a ...

The U.S. has seen earlier and more intense surges of the flu and RSV this year than is typical, pediatrician Dr. Ryan Fulton notes.