Febrile seizures can be frightening for parents. The condition shows up in 2 to 4 percent of children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old. They are not usually the sign of a ongoing problem and won’t mean long term damage for your child.
Often times febrile seizures are the result of a […]
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal cords located in the larynx. Laryngitis is usually associated with a weak, hoarse voice, sore throat and sometimes a fever. Coughing and tickling in the back of the throat often occurs.
The most common cause of laryngitis is a viral infection. It may hang around after the initial infection […]
A kiss on the forehead, or a hand placed on the skin isn’t enough to tell your if your child has a fever. This method of taking temperature is dependent on the person doing the feeling; it doesn’t give an accurate reading of the child’s temperature.
By using a thermometer you can tell if the child has […]