Cases have been rising in the UK and around the world, with more than 500 reported since January in England alone. The ...

A very young child is ill with the first confirmed case of measles in Wirral. The news comes just days after a child died in Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital. The hospital has reported a ...

He had complained of a headache and a runny nose but less than 24 hours later Brayden was pronounced brain dead. His mum wants to prevent it happening to someone else’s son.

Meningitis in Children What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the membranes (the meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis is a true ...

Early-onset neonatal sepsis and meningitis are associated with an increased risk for childhood epilepsy, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Ma ...

The first measles case in South Carolina since Sept. 2024 was confirmed. Here are the symptoms residents should be aware of.

The exam shows erythematous papules and vesicles on the upper and lower extremities, along with scattered crusted lesions and ...

A skin rash can be a puzzling and alarming symptom in a child. Rashes are common in kids and often caused by eczema or an allergic reaction.

Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Tuesday a concerning rise in recorded cases of meningitis in the Gaza Strip, amid ...

Malnutrition, lack of antibiotics and mass displacement are a factor in the rise of meningitis cases in the Gaza strip, ...

Protect children from mosquito and tick bites by using insect repellent, removing standing water, and performing daily tick ...