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What are The Symptoms and Causes of Infantile Spasms?

The main symptoms of infantile spasms, also called West syndrome, are seizures and spasms. If your baby has West syndrome, it may take them longer ...

Measles

Measles is an infection you get from a virus. Measles usually happens in stages over a period of about 2-3 weeks. Tiny white bumps in your mouth (d...

Mumps

Mumps is an infection caused by a virus that’s easily spread through saliva and mucus. Mumps can affect any part of the body, but it mostly affects...

Polio Vaccine (IPV)

Although no side effects have been reported in pregnant women who have received the vaccine, pregnant women should avoid the vaccine if possible.

Immunizations and Vaccines

Immunizations, or vaccines as they're also known, safely and effectively use a small amount of a weakened or killed virus or bacteria or bits of la...

Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine for Adults

Vaccination is the best way to prevent chickenpox.

What are Urea Cycle Disorders?

Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are a group of diseases. If your child has a urea cycle disorder, their liver can’t make one of the enzymes the cycle n...

Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of inherited diseases in which the muscles that control movement (called voluntary muscles) progressively weaken...

Meningitis

The bacteria travel through your bloodstream to your brain. Fungal meningitis. It’s caused by parasites that usually affect animals. People typical...

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects your ability to read, spell, write, and speak. When children learn to read, they first figure out what...

Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to serious physical and developmental problems. But with Down syndrome, something goes wrong ...

What's The Treatment for Croup?

Once the air is nice and steamy, sit in the bathroom with your baby for 10 minutes. Fresh, cool air may calm their symptoms, too. It’s important to...