Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children under 5 years of age. Viral meningitis is usually mild and often goes away without treatment. It's much less serious than bacterial meningitis.

Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of meningitis.

Learn about head lice, what they are, how to treat a head lice infestation, and how to prevent them.

GERD is sometimes called acid indigestion or heartburn. It happens when stomach contents flow back up (reflux) into the esophagus. If your child has GERD, they should be checked by a health care provider.

Viral gastroenteritis is an irritation of the stomach and intestines due to infection with a virus. Learn how to care for a child who has this illness.

When your child has a fever, it can be frightening. Some fevers can trigger a seizures in a child. They are usually brief and rarely cause problems.

Learn about seizures and epilepsy.

Dehydration happens very quickly in infants and small children, who don't have as much fluid to spare. It can quickly become very serious. Rehydration is the crucial process of returning those fluids back to the body to restore normal functioning.

Seizures can be scary for parents and caregivers, but they aren’t painful and are usually brief.

Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layers of skin. Cellulitis can get into the bloodstream and lymph nodes and spread all over the body, causing very serious illness. So it's key for a child with cellulitis to get medical care right away. Read on to learn more.