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Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or sexually transmitted infection (STI). It causes painful outbreaks of blisters and sores. It spreads through contact with an infected area—usually a sore on the genitals, rectum, or mouth.

Vaginitis is a name for a group of vaginal infections. These include trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and yeast infections. The only true STI (sexually transmitted infection) is trichomoniasis. But having any type of vaginitis may increase your risk of catching other STIs.

The way your baby cries can tell you how the baby is feeling. It can also alert you to the baby's needs. This sheet will help you understand what it means when your baby cries and what you can do to help.

It's easy for a little bit of the baby's stomach contents to leave the stomach, travel up the esophagus (food pipe), and come out through the mouth. This is called "spitting up," and it's normal. But spitting up is not the same as vomiting, which can sometimes be a sign of a serious problem. This sheet will help you understand the difference.

Some COPD medicines are taken using a device called an inhaler. The inhaler helps you take a measured dose of medicine into your lungs. Not all inhalers work the same way. Have your healthcare provider show you how to use and care for the type of inhaler you're given.

A nebulizer turns medicine into a mist. You breathe the mist in through a mask or a mouthpiece. To use your nebulizer, follow these steps.

E. coli is a common bacteria found in people's and animals' intestines. It's also found in the environment and in food. Certain types of E. coli are harmful and can cause severe illness. Learn how E. coli affects children and how it's treated.

Children with dysphagia have problems swallowing food or liquids. It often affects children who are just learning to eat solid foods. It can make it hard for your child to get enough nutrients for good growth. Read on to learn more.

If your child is having trouble swallowing food or liquid safely, a feeding tube may be needed. This is a special tube used to put liquid food or medicine straight into your child's stomach or intestine. It may be used if your child can't take enough food or liquid by mouth for proper growth.