A new study confirms what many parents already know: that little ones really are the germiest during cold and flu season.

Flu cases are already rising in England as experts warn that the common virus could wreak more havoc than usual this year, ...

At least 124 cases of measles have been reported in Texas since late January — marking the largest outbreak in the state in close to 30 years. The dozens of reported cases have mostly affected ...

Children aged 6 months to 12 years are the main spreaders of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections within their households, based on data from more than 3000 individuals. Previous studies have ...

Dr. Leah Rappaport said the goal is not to eliminate viruses, but to help children handle them safely and recover well.

Here's what to know about the COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines available for respiratory virus season including who is eligible ...

Ohio is leading the nation this year in the number of La Crosse virus cases, a mosquito-borne illness that most commonly affects children under the age of 16.

Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the ...

Still, studies show that even mild COVID cases can cause lingering symptoms that outlast the average flu or cold — meaning ...