Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone so I shall share ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...

please have their throat tested for strep. If the test is positive, begin treatment with an antibiotic, usually a type of penicillin. Your child with strep is contagious until after 24 hours of ...

Winters worsen sore throats by exposing you to dry air and increased allergens. Cold weather irritates your throat, while ...

In today’s Health Alert, with coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms going around, how can you tell which illness you might ...

Colds, flu, COVID and other illnesses are the gifts that keep on giving, especially following the holiday season where people ...

Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, ...

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While Scarlet fever is treatable with antibiotics, the illness can still make children ... As well as causing Scarlet fever, it can cause several different infections, ranging from Strep throat to an ...