Search Results
Viewing: 10071-10080 of 11965 | All
Condition
Dehydration
There are many reasons why children can get dried out or dehydrated. A child can lose too much liquid from the body from diarrhea, vomiting or fever. If the child has mouth sores or a bellyache, they may refuse to drink enough. Babies and younger children are at greater risk.
Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
Ear infections, also known as otitis media, occur when the middle ear is infected or inflamed. There are two main types of otitis media: acute otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear space) and chronic otitis media with effusion.
Article
Earwax
Ear wax protects and moisturizes the skin of the ear canal. This will help to prevent dry, itchy ears. Ear wax contains special chemicals that help to fight infection in the ear canal.
Article
New FDA-Approved Medication to Prevent RSV-Infections
On July 17, 2023, the FDA announced approval of BeyfortusTM (nirsevimab) for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. Nirsevimab is a monoclonal antibody delivered intramuscularly as a single-dose that demonstrated 70-75% efficacy at reducing medically attended RSV lower
Blog
RSV: A Common Virus Causing Severe Respiratory Infection in infants and Young Children – And Prevention is Now Here!
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?
Condition
RSV Infection (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is most common from fall to spring. Symptoms of RSV include sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat and fever. For healthy babies, it is like getting a cold and can be treated at home. In some infants, RSV can be very serious and may require a hospital stay.
Condition
Tick and Mosquito Diseases
Lyme disease and other tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses continue to increase and cause significant morbidity in Ohio. This is particularly true for children, who spend a lot to time outdoors during the spring and summer.
Blog
RSV and Bronchiolitis: What Do I Need to Know?
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.
Blog
RSV: How to Protect Your Child
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.