The February issue of Child lists the nation's Top 10 hospitals for children, based on an objective survey conducted by the magazine. Children's is ranked seventh in the national poll. In addition to describing each particular health concern, articles also include common symptoms and typical methods of treatment. View Healthcare Topics . So Are Allergies Identifying the problem is the key to helping your child Spring is a great time of year for children - but it can also be prime time for allergies.
Parents often mistake the sneezing and watery eyes for the common cold.
In allergies, the body's natural defenses overreact to an otherwise harmless substance, such as pollen. Read more about seasonal allergies . Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements of biomedical science and public health of the 20th century in the United States. Haemophilus influenza type B and several other infectious diseases in the United States and parts of the world. The vaccine Prevnar is safe and effective in preventing meningitis, pneumonia and other serious infections caused by pneumococcal bacteria despite recent questions raised by a local TV news investigative report.