Infections

If your child breathes in or comes in contact with germs (bacteria and viruses), she may get an infection.

If your child is old enough, teach her how to wash her hands. Proper handwashing is the best way to avoid infections.

Learn more:

• Viral infections
• Bacterial infections
• Antibiotic use
• Fever's role in infections
• Throat infections (sore throat and strep throat)
• Impetigo
• Colds
• Pneumonia
• RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
• Bronchitis
• Croup
• Ear infections
• Pink eye
• Thrush
• Diarrhea and vomiting
• Rotavirus
• Influenza