To understand what's really at stake when a child contracts measles, we spoke with Dr. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, a trustee of ...

This year, respiratory illnesses are on the rise, and our family has added to that count more than once. Well, most of our family. You see, I’m sick in bed — because my kid has coughed, sneezed and, ...

If you`re a parent, nothing wreaks havoc with your schedule more than a sick kid and the decision about whether to send her to school. Consumer Reports has some advice on how to handle five common kid ...

For children facing serious medical conditions, the hospital can be a confusing and scary place. Unfamiliar people, weird machines, and strange sounds can be startling and uncomfortable. Which is why ...

You've laid out the party outfits. You've baked the cookies. You've wrapped the presents. You're all ready to hit up the big holiday party. Then your child wakes up with the sniffles. Can you still go ...