The US Food and Drug Administration todayapproveda supplemental new drug application forXofluza(baloxavir marboxil) for the treatment ofinfluenzain children aged 5 to 12 years. The drug, which is manufactured by Genentech, has been used to treat and prevent flu in older populations since 2018...
Because viral infections such as influenza can develop into bacterial pneumonia, it's important that children 6 months and older receive a yearly influenza vaccine, according to the guidelines. It is also important that infants and children are up to date on their other scheduled vaccines, several...
Influenza Mumps Head injury Noise exposure Testing for hearing loss Today, most babies get a hearing test prior to leaving the hospital when they are born. For home births, a hearing test can be scheduled as an outpatient with an audiologist. A screening test is completed first; then, if th...
"Stomach flu" isn't actually the flu (influenza) butgastroenteritis, anupset stomachusually caused by a virus. Symptoms may include abdominal pain,cramps,diarrhea, fever, andvomiting. They can also include a rash. They usually improve within a few days. How it spreads.Your child can get gast...
Viruses are the most common cause of respiratory infections. They include household names such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), coronavirus, measles, mumps and rhinovirus. “Viral infections tend to last up to 10 days and can, when they’re mild, respond well to over-the-count...