Question: My toddler sometimes gags on food, and it scares me. What should I do if he starts choking? Answered by pediatrician Amissabah Kanley, MD.

Children between 6 months and 3 years old commonly swallow small objects. Most pass through the digestive system on their own, but some require immediate medical attention.

If your child suddenly has red cheeks, you might think they spent too much time outside. That bright red rash may actually be a sign of fifth disease, also called “slapped cheek syndrome.”

Spring is the perfect time to set appointments for school and sports physicals. Annual physicals are a crucial way to assess your child’s overall health.

HFMD is a viral infection most commonly caused by viruses in the coxsackievirus or enterovirus family. It causes painful blisters in the mouth, throat, hands, feet and diaper area in children.