| Here are some common sense precautions to keep your child safe from the stings of these critters. Here are some examples: stay away from known beehives or hornet nests to avoid causing what the stinging insects perceive to be a threat; spray nests with insecticide after dark, when hives are less active, or engage a professional to remove the nest; wear shoes—not sandals—outdoors. Read on and find out more.
Many infectious diseases are transmitted by ticks. Lyme disease is the best known, but others that may not sound so familiar include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, tularemia, and tick paralysis. Not all ticks carry disease, and not all that can make you or your child sick, will. Here are some steps you can take when you're outdoors, especially in wooded areas and grasslands. They will reduce the chances of you or your child being bitten by a tick.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that most people are exposed to, much like a virus that causes a "cold," except that HPV is usually spread through sexual contact. If a woman is diagnosed with HPV infection or an HPV-related disease, it is difficult to know for certain when she acquired the infection. Here is more that you should know about HPV.
Traveling abroad? Make sure to schedule an appointment at the travel clinic for at least eight weeks before the date of your trip abroad. This handout tells you what documents you should bring and what questions you should ask.
The child's health records, prescription medications and extra pair of prescription glasses are just a few of the items that are recommended to be included in your medical kit as you travel with a child to a developing country. Read on to see other items that are recommended.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an infection that causes liver disease. It is spread through contact with the blood of an infected person—by sharing needles or razors, for example. Hepatitis C is not spread by sneezing, hugging, coughing, food or water, or by sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses.
Fever itself will not harm your child and does not necessarily require treatment. But you should call the pediatrician if you observe the following.
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