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Posted by: Patrick C. Walz, MD on Jun 25, 2026

Snoring isn’t always harmless. Learn the signs of pediatric sleep apnea, what causes blocked breathing during sleep, and how treatment can improve your child’s sleep, behavior, learning, and overall health.

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Enterovirus Infections in Children
First published September 2014 Updated June 2026 If your child comes down with a fever, runny nose, sore throat, rash, or upset stomach during the summer or fall, an enterovirus may be the cause.
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Transitioning to Adult Care
The teen years are full of transitions—and for teens with chronic medical conditions, learning to manage their own health care is an important part of becoming independent. Learn what transition education includes, why it matters, and how families can help teens prepare for lifelong adult medical care.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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RSV: A Common Virus Causing Severe Respiratory Infection in infants and Young Children – And Prevention is Now Here!

Nov 01, 2023

Most pediatricians and those of us who study and treat respiratory viruses in children often say that respiratory syncytial virus is the most common illness that no one knows about. Called RSV for short, the virus infects almost every child at least once before the age of 2. Why, then, haven’t you heard of it? Read More

Raising Epilepsy Awareness in November

Oct 27, 2023

Chances are you probably know someone who has been diagnosed with some type of epilepsy. What exactly is epilepsy, you ask? Read More

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RSV and Bronchiolitis: What Do I Need to Know?

Oct 18, 2023

Bronchiolitis is a viral disease and pretty common at this time of year. In fact, the majority of bronchiolitis is caused by a virus known as RSV, which infects nearly all children by 2 years of age. Read More

What Cough and Cold Medication Can I Give My Child?

Oct 11, 2023

Colds tend to be more common in fall and winter when children are indoors and in closer contact with each other. Of course you want to help out and give them cold medicine, but how do you know what to do? Read More

Epilepsy Surgery – Who Can Benefit?

Sep 22, 2023

Epilepsy is a condition where a person has recurrent seizures, or abnormal surges in brain electrical activity, from an irreversible cause. About 1 in every 26 people will have epilepsy at some point in their lives. Read More

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Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Jul 03, 2018

Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. Be aware of symptoms, treatment and prevention to help set your child on course for a speedy recovery. Read More

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What Parents Need to Know About Adenovirus

Jan 23, 2018

Adenovirus infections peak in winter and spring; but unlike the flu, they remain common throughout the year. These viruses cause about 10 percent of all childhood fevers, and nearly every child has had at least one adenovirus infection by 10 years of age. Read More

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Chronic Pain Management in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Sep 19, 2017

Dealing with chronic pain can be a struggle not only for the person experiencing it firsthand, but also for their family and caregivers. It is particularly difficult watching a child in pain. Read More