Search results

• Food Allergies for Teens

  
  

  Doctors are diagnosing more and more people with food allergies. Knowing what to expect and how to deal with food allergies can make a big difference in preventing serious illness.

• Definition: Immunotherapy for Parents

  
  

  Immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, is a form of treatment used for certain allergies.

• Food Allergies (Topic Center) for Parents

  
  

  Food allergies can be serious, so it's very important to quickly identify and treat reactions. Learn about food allergies here so you know what to do when a child has a food allergy.

• Bug Bites and Stings for Teens

  
  

  Generally, insect bites and stings are harmless. Find out how to keep pests from ruining your fun.

• Chickenpox for Kids

  
  

  Chickenpox is a virus that causes red, itchy bumps. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Understanding Medicines and What They Do for Teens

  
  

  Medicines can cure, stop, or prevent disease; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of illnesses. This article describes different types of medications and offers tips on taking them.

• Does the HPV Vaccine Cause Paralysis? for Teens

  
  

  The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown, but it can be brought on by infections and occasionally by vaccines. But no connection has been found between GBS and the HPV vaccine.

• Anesthesia for Parents

  
  

  Knowing the basics of anesthesia may help answer your questions and ease some concerns — both yours and your child's.

• Anesthesia for Teens

  
  

  Here's a basic look at what anesthesia does.

• What to Do About Poison Ivy for Parents

  
  

  Mild rashes from poison ivy, oak, and sumac plants can be treated at home. But get medical care for severe and widespread rashes.