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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Bacterial & Viral Infections

Understanding COVID-19

Looking for information about COVID-19? Our articles and videos explain what the virus is, ways to prevent it from spreading, how to talk to kids about it, how to care for someone who is sick, and much more.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in kids. They're easy to treat and usually clear up in a week or so.

Using Insect Repellents Safely

Most bug bites are harmless, but some can cause illness. Here’s how to use insect repellents safely.

Walking Pneumonia

Many kids with this milder version of pneumonia feel well enough to go to school. But it's important to keep kids home until after treatment kicks in and symptoms improve.

Warts

Many of us have had a wart somewhere on our bodies at some time. But other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless.

West Nile Virus

The threat of West Nile virus has made getting a mosquito bite a cause for concern. What is West Nile virus, and what can you do to prevent it?

What Is Herd Immunity?

Herd immunity is when many people are immune to a contagious infection, so it's harder for that infection to spread in a community. But does it have a role in the fight against COVID-19?

When Is an Illness Contagious?

How do you know when a child's illness is in the contagious stage? Find out here.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Pertussis causes severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.

Yersiniosis

Yersiniosis is an uncommon infection caused by the consumption of undercooked meat products, unpasteurized milk, or water contaminated by the bacteria.