Children’s Center - August 2023 Archives

Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall.  These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to ...

With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists India as the top country for measles outbreaks, with more than 57,500 reported cases. In the U.S., ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for pregnant women to provide immediate protection against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in infants. Abrysvo, is ...

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the ...

Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face ...

It's back to school for many kids around the nation. And once they hit the classroom, you may notice more runny noses and other symptoms ...

For many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some families, though, returning to school also means unpleasant, unwelcome guests: ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about ...

For many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some students, though, returning to school also means bullying and ...

Some children are back in the classroom, and others are getting ready. An important tool for keeping kids healthy is participation in youth sports, and ...

Childhood immunization rates around the globe are beginning to recover from the dramatic drop in routine childhood vaccination during the COVID-19 era, according to a ...