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Childhood infections: fever, rashes and everyday care
Understand common childhood infections, fever and rash patterns, with practical observations to share with a clinician. A symptom pattern alone cannot confirm a diagnosis.
Roseola in babies and toddlers
Learn what a roseola rash can look like after fever, how to keep your child comfortable, and which warning signs need urgent care.
Fever and rashes in children
Fever with a rash in children: how to do the glass test, when purple spots are an emergency, and clues to the common childhood rashes.
Decision helper: My child has a fever and a rash: what now?Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease: how long it lasts, easing mouth pain, preventing dehydration, peeling skin later, and child care rules.
Decision helper: Hand, foot and mouth: does my child need a doctor?Chickenpox in children
Chickenpox in kids: signs 10 to 21 days after contact, when it is contagious, school return, the two-dose vaccine and who needs antivirals.
Decision helper: Chickenpox: does my child need a doctor?Fifth disease (slapped cheek)
Fifth disease in children: the slapped-cheek rash, why kids spread it before the rash, school, joint pain, and advice for pregnancy and anemia.
Decision helper: Fifth disease: what should we do?Scarlet fever in children
Scarlet fever in children: the sandpaper rash, strep testing, antibiotics, peeling skin and when your child can go back to school.
Decision helper: Scarlet fever: what should I do next?Fever in babies and children
Fever in kids by age: the under-3-months rule, warning signs, how to take a temperature, how long is too long and safe fever medicine.
Decision helper: My child has a fever: what should I do?Strep throat
Learn how strep differs from a viral sore throat, why throat tests matter, and what to know about antibiotics, comfort, school and warning signs.
Decision helper: Sore throat: does my child need a strep test or care now?Head lice
Check for live lice and nits, understand treatment and combing, and plan household cleaning and school attendance without unsafe home remedies.
Decision helper: Does my child need lice treatment?Pinworms
Learn about nighttime itching, checking for pinworms, treatment for children and households, and hygiene steps to reduce reinfection.
Decision helper: My child’s bottom itches at night: is it pinworms?Influenza in children
A parent's guide to flu symptoms, antiviral treatment, home care and warning signs in children, with questions about school return and vaccination.
Decision helper: Does my child with flu need a doctor now?COVID-19 in children
Explore COVID symptoms in children, testing, treatment, home care and school return, plus MIS-C warning signs and questions about vaccination.
Decision helper: Does my child with COVID need a doctor now?Mononucleosis in children and teens
Understand mono symptoms, saliva transmission, fatigue and home care in children and teens, plus spleen warning signs and medical clearance for sports.
Decision helper: Mono: does my child need a doctor now?