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Posted by: Christopher Ouellette, MD on Oct 14, 2025

Mosquito bites are more than a nuisance, they can spread viruses like La Crosse, which may cause severe illness in children. Learn where this virus is found, how to recognize symptoms, and what families can do to protect against infection.

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2025/26 Respiratory Vaccine FAQs for Parents
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV can hit kids hard—but vaccines and antibody shots offer powerful protection. Get answers to parents’ most common questions about the 2025/26 respiratory season and learn how to keep your family healthy.
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H5 Bird Flu: Everything You Need to Know

Bird flu, or avian flu, is a naturally occurring illness caused by Type A influenza viruses. To minimize the risk of exposure to bird flu, follow these preventive measures recommended by the CDC.

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White Lung Pneumonia: Clearing the Air

Dec 12, 2023

As the winter months come around, there is always an uptick in respiratory illnesses. You may have heard of another one to contend with: white lung pneumonia. Read More

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RSV: How to Protect Your Child

Oct 16, 2023

RSV initially presents much like a cold or the flu, but it can become serious very quickly. Mild symptoms include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fever, and decreased appetite. Severe symptoms can include wheezing, difficulty breathing, and sometimes requirement for oxygen therapy. Read More

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The Lone Star Tick and Red Meat Allergy: Should You Be Concerned?

Apr 04, 2023

While most tick bites are painless and often go unnoticed, ticks can cause serious problems for humans by transmitting infectious diseases such as Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Read More

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National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day

Feb 06, 2023

This day highlights the importance of HIV prevention through education, testing, and treatment, in addition to addressing health inequities Black communities face with HIV treatment and engaging in care. Read More

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Researchers Study Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 in Young People

Jan 27, 2023

While most people who get COVID-19 are better within a few weeks, some people have symptoms that last longer. Read More

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Sepsis, Informed Consent, and the PRoMPT BOLUS Study

Jan 26, 2023

Learn from our experts about sepsis, informed consent, and the PRoMPT BOLUS study. Read More

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What Parents Need to Know About Measles

Dec 09, 2022

Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash. The pink-red rash typically starts on the face, spreads to the neck and trunk, and then to the arms and legs. Read More

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The Return of Polio

Oct 11, 2022

Polio has been detected in wastewater in areas throughout the United States, meaning that polio disease may begin circulating. While there is a vaccine for polio, booster doses may be suggested by doctors for populations most at risk. Read More