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 ...

Preventing these complications is why we treat all cases of strep throat with antibiotics. When does a sore throat need medical attention? A sore throat caused by a virus usually occurs in ...

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 ...

But if you’re wondering how to tell a regular cold from a flu in the first place, the NHS has three simple tips. According to ...

Families shouldn’t have to wait 14 hours for care, especially when young children are involved,’ mother tells health minister ...

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

Long-Course Antibiotics Work Better Than Short-Course for Strep Throat Dr. George Lundberg discusses the best use of antibiotics for strep throat. Experts And Viewpoints, December 11, 2008 ...

Crumbaker's 6-year-old son, Jackson, is hospitalized at Boston Children's Hospital with RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia ... being treated with antibiotics and fluids, until his symptoms improve.

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