What the shingles vaccine does is it dampens reactivations of latent viruses in a way that may be protecting other parts of your body,” Martin said. Including, it seems, the brain. The measles, mumps ...

When Chelsey Charles learned whooping cough cases were surging in Washington, like many other parents, she worried for her family’s health.

Haywood County Health and Human Services confirmed six cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in children and teens under the age of 19 in Haywood County.

Many children continue to experience respiratory symptoms up to 14 years after treatment for protracted bacterial bronchitis, ...

Amanda Forrester / [email protected] Public health leaders are urging parents to stay informed and keep their children up to date ...

The five cases were confirmed in children and teenagers. Two of the patients have been hospitalized, officials said.

The truth is vaccinations are subject to constant testing for safety. As Healthychildren.org reports, hundreds of large-scale studies worldwide over several decades show that recommended vaccinations ...

Haywood County Health and Human Services confirmed five cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in children and teens under the age of 19 in Haywood County.

As a result of this narrowing, patients can have symptoms such as stridor (a high-pitched noise when breathing in), a barky cough or a hoarse voice. Croup is most common in children aged 6 months to 3 ...

Respiratory syncytial virus is common but it can be dangerous for some infants and young kids. Here's everything parents need ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing viral upper respiratory infections. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing insect bites and sunburn ...