With the start of the school year, there's more than just an eager teacher awaiting your child at school. Schools and day care centers are breeding grounds for all types of bacteria, germs, viruses ...

Back-to-school season is here, and a return to classrooms can often mean a return to an environment filled with germs that your child can come in contact with and bring home. And we all know, the bad ...

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body from harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, that can lead to ...

Ask a child about their favorite bugs and they might describe creepy images of a spooky spider or wiggly caterpillar. These same children may be interested to learn that there are other types of "bugs ...

Germs are found in our environment naturally. Millions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other pathogens cannot be seen by the naked eye. These pathogens can be deadly and pose grievous harm babies. "A ...

“The main problem with children with asthma is that their immune system overreacts to germs that it should learn to modulate its responses. The common cold or allergens can send children with asthma ...