ASEPTIC MENINGITIS
What is meningitis? — Meningitis is a condition that can cause a fever, headache, and stiff neck. Meningitis happens when the lining that covers the brain and spinal cord (called…
VIRAL MENINGITIS
What is meningitis? — Meningitis is a condition that can cause a fever, headache, and stiff neck. Meningitis happens when the lining that covers the brain and spinal cord (called the…
MENINGITIS
What is meningitis? — Meningitis is a condition that can cause a fever, headache, and stiff neck. It happens when the lining that covers the brain and spinal cord (called…
THE COMMON COLD
What causes cough, runny nose, and other symptoms of the common cold? — These symptoms are usually caused by a viral infection. Lots of viruses can take hold inside your…
FEVER
What is a fever? — A fever is a rise in body temperature that goes above a certain level. The level that is considered a fever depends on how you…
MENINGITIS
What is meningitis? — Meningitis is a condition that can cause fever, headache, and a stiff neck. Meningitis happens when the tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord (called the…
CHICKEN POX
What is chickenpox? — Chickenpox is an infection that causes itchy, red bumps to form on your skin (picture 1). It is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster virus.…
WHY DOES MY CHILD NEED VACCINE?
INTRODUCTION Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to prevent serious illness in children and adults. Vaccine programs in the United States have been quite successful in reducing…
MEASLES
What is measles? — Measles is an infection that can cause a rash, fever, and cough. It is caused by infection with the measles virus. This virus spreads very easily from person…
HSP
What is Henoch-Schönlein purpura (IgA vasculitis)? — Henoch-Schönlein purpura (IgA vasculitis), often called HSP (IgAV), is a condition that usually causes a rash. The rash looks like tiny raised bruises HSP…