If your child has a sore throat and an achy head, and appears excessively tired, it's time to make an appointment with your pediatrician.
Mononucleosis, a.k.a., the kissing disease, is more prevalent in children and teenagers. But kissing isn't the only cause of this infection, and its flu-like symptoms may delay a diagnosis. There is no cure for mononucleosis, and self-treatment is usually the only way to manage most cases.
Care for your child with confidence with these 10 tips.
Taking your child to the hospital for treatment can be a confusing and emotionally taxing experience. And as a parent, you're required to serve a dual role, as both loving family member and patient advocate.
"Parents are an integral part of their child's health-care team, even in the hospital," says Karen Bergan, parent leader and chairwoman of the Family Advisory Council at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian.
