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Post Topic: Common Illnesses

A parent holds and infant while a doctor listens to their lungs.

Dec. 19, 2023

2 minute read

Are Babies Who Are Hospitalized for RSV at Increased Risk for Other Illnesses?

Emily Oster

A toddler grabs and stands by a christmas tree

Dec. 12, 2023

1 minute read

Are Christmas Trees Bad for Newborns?

Emily Oster

A man buckles a baby into a carseat

Dec. 12, 2023

2 minute read

What Causes Car Sickness In Babies?

Emily Oster

A caregiver wipes the nose of a sick toddler.

Nov. 13, 2023

4 minute read

How Often Do Kids Get Sick?

Emily Oster

A baby sits on a doctors table and looks concerned while receiving a vaccination from a doctor.

Nov. 1, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Give My Baby Tylenol After a Vaccine?

Emily Oster

A small child smiles and holds up bubble-covered hands while washing their hands.

Oct. 11, 2023

3 minute read

How Often Should I Make My Kids Wash Their Hands?

Emily Oster

Smiling young child flexes and shows of a bandaid from a recent vaccination.

Sep. 25, 2023

13 minute read

Your Guide to Vaccines During Pregnancy and Early Childhood

Emily Oster

A group of babies listening to ParentData on headphones

Sep. 7, 2023

8 minute read

Why Kids Get So Many Ear Infections

Emily Oster

A woman wearing a scarf around her neck looks worried as she checks a thermometer.

Sep. 5, 2023

2 minute read

What's Going On With COVID?

Emily Oster

A parent places their hand on their baby's forehead to test for a fever. The baby is tucked under a blanket and looks sick.

Aug. 24, 2023

8 minute read

New RSV Prevention Drug for Babies and Toddlers

Emily Oster

A close-up of the hands of an older relative holding a newborn baby.

Aug. 16, 2023

3 minute read

Should I Make My Relatives Get a Tdap Booster?

Emily Oster

Close-up of HFMD blisters on a child's feet.

Jul. 31, 2023

8 minute read

Everything You Need to Know About Hand, Foot, and Mouth

Emily Oster

An array of used tissues and cold medicines on a yellow background.

Jun. 30, 2023

2 minute read

Why Aren't There Better Breastfeeding-Safe Medicines?

Emily Oster

A kid grimaces as they itch their arm, which is red.

Jun. 22, 2023

9 minute read

Eczema and What to Do About It

Emily Oster

A parent looks worried as she talks to a doctor on the phone while placing her palm on the forehead of a sick child.

Jun. 15, 2023

8 minute read

Everything You Need to Know About Febrile Seizures

Emily Oster

A gray knit bear on a pink background has a thermometer under its arm.

Jun. 9, 2023

1 minute read

How Often Is Normal for My Kid to Be Home Sick?

Emily Oster

A doctor placed a bandaid on the arm of a pregnant person after administering a vaccination.

May 30, 2023

8 minute read

RSV and Vaccines

Emily Oster

A shot from above of a person holding an ultrasound photo in front of her pregnant stomach.

May 19, 2023

2 minute read

How Can I Measure My CMV Risk?

Emily Oster

A parent holds the back of her palm to her child's forehead while the child sleeps in bed. In the other hand, the parent holds a thermometer that reads "hi"

May 15, 2023

7 minute read

Norovirus

Emily Oster

Cherry-red cough syrup is poured from a bottle onto a dripping spoon.

May 5, 2023

3 minute read

Why Do My Kids Keep Getting Strep?

Emily Oster

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