Pediatric Infectious Disease
Every day, children are exposed to a variety of germs that may cause infectious diseases.
Preventing infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past, thanks to improved hygiene practices, better vaccines and advances in medical technology.
Infectious Diseases in Children
Every day, children are exposed to a variety of germs that may cause infectious diseases.
Preventing infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past, thanks to improved hygiene practices, better vaccines and advances in medical technology.
However, there are still common and unusual infections that children contract. Some of these can be difficult to diagnose or difficult to treat.
Treating Kids With Infectious Diseases
Conditions & Treatments
Some of the most common infectious diseases in children include:
- Chickenpox
- Fifth disease
- Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
- Flu, including H1N1 (Swine flu)
- Meningitis
- Whooping cough (pertussis)
Learn how you can protect your child with immunizations.
Helping Children Grow Into Healthy Adults
Does Your Child Need To See A Physician?
Our doctors provide physician consultation services for:
- Primary infectious diseases such as blood stream infections, pneumonia and meningitis
- Recurrent or prolonged infections
- Infections in children who have traveled abroad or are internationally adopted children
- Infections in high-risk patients, including those with compromised immune systems, cancer, prematurity and children with pulmonary, cardiac or renal disease
We offer appointments through doctor referrals only.
