MeaslesTechnically referred to as rubeola, measles is a viral disorder that often affects young children. Symptoms, appearing about 10 days after exposure, include an itchy rash and a high fever. German measles (rubella) is a milder viral infection that is believed to be transmitted by inhalation, after which it multiplies in the upper respiratory tract [...]

After a mild prodrome of fever and malaise lasting 1 to 2 clays, the rash of varicella (chickenpox), which is due to infection with varicella-zoster virus, begins on the face, scalp, or trunk and spreads to the extremities. The lesions first appear as erythematous macules, then evolve to form papules and umbilicated vesicles, and progress [...]

For infants under the age of six months, pediatricians generally do not recommend giving any cold medicine because of the potential for bad side effects. To relieve nasal congestion, use a bulb syringe to clear the nose, administer saline nose drops, and give as much fluid as the baby will take. A vaporizer in the [...]