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Fever & Infections

What to do when your child has a fever, virus, or other illness. Trusted advice for sick days and beyond.

Tylenol vs. Motrin: When to Use Each

Tylenol vs. Motrin: When to Use Each

When your child has a fever, is in pain, or just feels crummy (that's the official medical term for yuckiness in kids), you’re likely reaching for Tylenol® (acetaminophen) or Motrin® (ibuprofen). But what’s the difference? Is one better? Can you alternate them? Do you even need

Treating Flu in Kids: A Pharmacist Explains

Treating Flu in Kids: A Pharmacist Explains

In the United States, December- February represents the peak influenza season. This year is no exception. Data collected from the CDC's respiratory illness surveillance programs indicate that flu activity is elevated throughout most of the country and is expected to remain high for several weeks. P.S. It&

Image of a young boy holding his head, looking sick and the title: When a Cold Might Actually Be Pneumonia--Signs to Look For

What is Walking Pneumonia?

Cases of walking pneumonia have been on the rise, with parents and caregivers everywhere scratching their heads. Walking pneumonia? That's still a thing in the modern age of antibiotics? According to the CDC, doctors and hospitals have observed an unusual increase in cases of Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumoniae)

Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: A Pharmacist Explains

Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: A Pharmacist Explains

Remember the infamous 2023 "tripledemic" of RSV, Flu, & COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old baby got walloped by RSV and then also tested positive for COVID during our SECOND trip to urgent care in 2 days. We worked through a whole host of breathing problems, but he