Pneumonia—Child Care and Schools

An inflammation of the lungs primarily caused by a viral or, less commonly, bacterial infection. Infection of the lungs often is secondary to an infection that starts in the nose and throat area (ie, the upper portion of the respiratory tract) and then spreads to the lungs (ie, the lower portion of the

Pinworms—Child Care and Schools

Small, white, threadlike worms (0.25″–0.5″ long) that live in the large intestine

Pneumonia and Your Child

After an exam, the doctor may order a blood test or an x-ray. These tests can help your doctor decide how to treat your child’s infection. If your child needs medicine, be sure you know the right amount, when to give the medicine, and if you should give food with it. If you forget or don’t understand

Pinkeye and Your Child

Pinkeye (acute contagious conjunctivitis) occurs when the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids is red or swollen (inflamed).

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)—Child Care and Schools

Inflammation (ie, redness, swelling) of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids

Norovirus—Child Care and Schools

A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.

Mouth Sores—Child Care and Schools

Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush

Mumps—Child Care and Schools

A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands

Mosquito-borne Diseases—Child Care and Schools

Through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.

Mononucleosis—Child Care and Schools

A disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus; the illness is commonly known as mono.