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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

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. Learn more.

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 sometimes 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.

Zika Virus

Zika is a virus that a person can catch if bitten by an infected mosquito. Outbreaks of the virus have happened throughout the world, particularly in tropical areas where certain types of mosquitoes live.