The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of parents to cancel well-child visits, and, as a result, many children missed routine vaccinations. The good news is that the trend is reversing as the pandemic recedes. The World Health Organization says the number of children missing out on vaccinations is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.

Febrile seizures can be scary to witness, but they're usually short-lived and harmless. However, some children can develop epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.

This year we’ve experienced a significant surge in respiratory illnesses in children across the United States. In Nebraska, cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, began spiking in mid-September.

With summer upon us, now is a good time to get a head start on planning for the next school year. The back-to-school physical is one of the items that should be on your checklist.

Six experts answer your questions about travel, playdates, restaurants and other public gatherings. Find out how to keep your unvaccinated kids safe and what situations to avoid.

Are you thinking of starting or expanding your family? Along with decorating the nursery and finding the right car seat, consulting with your doctor is an essential part of adding to your family. In this article, find out what to expect every step of the way.

Measles cases have risen to the highest level in the United States since the highly contagious and potentially life threatening disease was eradicated in this country in 2000. Learn what you need to do to protect you and your family.

Learn why planning for the next school year with annual back-to-school physicals is important for your child's health.

Doctor Michael D. Weaver offers advice on how to support your young athlete through modeling healthy behaviors, encouraging their uniqueness and keeping sports activity reasonable over time.

Mark Rupp, MD and Kari Simonsen, MD discuss Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a disease affecting children by causing polio-like symptoms in a small number of kids nationwide.