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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

Meningitis in Kids

Meningitis is treatable, but can be serious. So it's important to know the symptoms, and get medical care right away if you think that your child has the illness.

Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)

Ear infections are common among kids and, often, painful. Find out what causes them and how they're treated.

Mononucleosis (Mono)

Mononucleosis (mono) is an infection that causes flu-like symptoms. It usually goes away on its own in a few weeks with the help of plenty of fluids and rest.

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Mosquito-borne diseases are illnesses spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Mpox (Monkeypox)

Cases of mpox have been reported in areas that don't usually see infections with the virus. Here are the basics on it.

MRSA

MRSA is a type of bacteria that the usual antibiotics can't tackle anymore. Simple precautions can help protect your kids from becoming infected.

Mumps

Mumps is a viral infection that causes telltale swelling and pain in the salivary glands. With the help of the mumps vaccine, it's preventable.

Neutropenia

Certain cancers, or cancer treatment, can weaken the immune system, requiring a child to stay home to avoid exposure to germs. Here are ways to help your child make the best of it.

Norovirus

Norovirus is a virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. Most norovirus infections get better on their own with home care.

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can happen when germs enter an open wound. The easiest way to prevent it is to keep skin clean.