Prep time: about 90 minutesIngredients:2 eggs1 3/4 c. sifted flour2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt1/3 c. vegetable oil2/3 c. sugar1 c. mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)nonstick sprayDirections:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees ... more >>

Many of us have had a wart somewhere on our bodies at some time. Other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless and go away on their own.More common in kids than in adults, warts are skin infections caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. They can affect any area of the ... more >>

Whooping cough — or pertussis — is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B. pertussis). It's characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in. Before a vaccine was available, pertussis ... more >>

Tuberculosis (popularly known as "TB") is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly infects the lungs, although it can affect other organs as well.When someone with untreated TB coughs or sneezes, the air is filled with droplets containing the bacteria. Inhaling these ... more >>

Strep throat is very common among kids and teens. Symptoms of strep throat include fever, stomach pain, and red, swollen tonsils.Strep throat usually requires treatment with antibiotics. With the proper medical care — along with plenty of rest and fluids — your child should be ... more >>

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. RSV causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages. In adults, it may only produce symptoms of a common cold, such as a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, mild headache, cough, fever, and a general ... more >>

Sinuses are moist air spaces within the bones of the face around the nose. When sinuses swell or become irritated, the infection is called sinusitis. These infections usually follow colds or bouts with allergies.Cases of sinusitis are common and can be easily treated.CausesThe sinuses are ... more >>

Scarlet fever is caused by an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria make a toxin (poison) that can cause the scarlet-colored rash from which this illness gets its name.Not all streptococci bacteria make this toxin and not all kids are sensitive to it. Two kids in the same ... more >>

Prep time: about 30 minutesIngredients:1 c. flour1 c. oatmeal3 tbsp. sugar1 tsp. salt4 tsp. baking powder1 c. blueberries, washed1 egg1 c. milk1/4 c. vegetable oilnonstick sprayDirections:Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).In a large bowl, ... more >>

Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.Often pneumonia begins after an upper respiratory tract infection (an infection of the nose and throat). When this happens, ... more >>

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is an infection caused by Pneumocystis carinii, a microscopic fungus that lives in the lungs of many people. The infection usually causes no symptoms in healthy people, but can cause pneumonia in infants who have AIDS, cancer, or other conditions that affect the ... more >>

Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Although the flu affects both sexes and all age groups, kids tend to get it more often than adults. The illness even has its own season — from November to April, with most cases ... more >>

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, but it can also be caused by certain medications or illnesses.Bacterial meningitis is rare, but is usually serious and can be life-threatening if it's ... more >>

Measles, also called rubeola, is a highly contagious — but rare — respiratory infection that's caused by a virus. It causes a total-body skin rash and flu-like symptoms, including a fever, cough, and runny nose.Since measles is caused by a virus, symptoms typically go away on their ... more >>

The term croup does not refer to a single illness, but rather a group of conditions involving inflammation of the upper airway that leads to a cough that sounds like a bark, particularly when a child is crying.Most croup is caused by viruses, but similar symptoms may occasionally be caused by ... more >>

Prep time: 10 minutesIngredients:2 small red apples2 tbsp. lemon juice2 tsp. sugar2 pinches of cinnamonDirections:Peel the apples and cut them into small pieces. Throw out the cores.Put the apple pieces and lemon juice into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is ... more >>

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that spreads easily and occurs quickly. It mainly affects the nose and throat. Children under 5 and adults over 60 years old are particularly at risk for contracting the infection. People living in crowded or unclean conditions, those who aren't well nourished, ... more >>

Scabies is a common skin infection that causes small itchy bumps and blisters due to tiny mites that burrow into the top layer of human skin to lay their eggs.The burrows sometimes appear as short, wavy, reddish, or darkened lines on the skin's surface, especially around the wrists and between ... more >>

At birth, infants have protection against certain diseases because antibodies have passed through the placenta from the mother to the unborn child. After birth, breastfed babies get the continued benefits of additional antibodies in breast milk. But in both cases, the protection is only ... more >>

Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract caused by an infection that affects the tiny airways, called the bronchioles, that lead to the lungs. As these airways become inflamed, they swell and fill with mucus, making breathing difficult.Bronchiolitis:most often affects ... more >>

Adenoviruses — a group of viruses that infect the membranes (tissue linings) of the respiratory tract, the eyes, the intestines, and the urinary tract — account for about 10% of acute respiratory infections in children and are a frequent cause of diarrhea.Adenoviral infections affect ... more >>

Scarlet fever is caused by an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria make a toxin (poison) that can cause the scarlet-colored rash from which this illness gets its name.Not all streptococci bacteria make this toxin and not all kids are sensitive to it. Two kids in the same ... more >>

Although the flu season lasts from November until April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, the flu vaccine is usually offered between September and mid-November. Getting the shot before the flu season is in full-force gives the body a chance to build up immunity to, ... more >>

This schedule may vary depending upon where you live, your child's health, the type of vaccine, and the vaccines available. Ask your doctor about the vaccines your child should receive.Birth1–4 months2 months4 months>6 months and annually6 months6–18 ... more >>

The flu season is from November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, but the vaccine is usually offered between September and mid-November (and may be given at other times of the year).Getting the shot before the flu season is in full force gives the body a ... more >>