According to the CDC, respiratory infections caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae have increased in the U.S. over the ...

When the Safi family escaped war-torn Afghanistan three years ago and settled in southwest Houston, the last thing they expected was losing a child to a communicable disease.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department said they've seen nearly 30 cases of pertussis, better known as ...

ST CHARLES, Mo. — Urgent care doctors in Missouri have seen a concerning trend in recent pneumonia cases: more children are ...

Bartos also recommended creating a one-page health summary to have on hand. “Include the most important details: allergies, ...

CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent ...

Dr. Johnna Wilson, a pediatric critical care doctor with Deaconess Hospital, said mycoplasma pneumonia cases increase every ...

In Rajasthan's Deeg district, diphtheria has claimed the lives of at least seven children. This is a highly preventable ...

The health ministry has sought a report from the Rajasthan government after six children died of diphtheria – a highly ...

Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Centers for ...

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

Strep is different from a regular sore throat because it’s caused by bacteria, not a virus. Find a symptom comparison chart ...