A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Learn about the lymphatic system, different types of lymphoma, diagnosis and treatment.
Parents can learn about bone marrow and the immune system, as they prepare for their child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT)/cellular therapy (CT).
Inhibitors are a type of immune complication that some people with hemophilia may develop. Learn more about inhibitors and how they are treated.
Learn about the benefits of providing oral immune therapy to your hospitalized baby using expressed breast milk.
Treatment to suppress the immune system affects how your child’s body responds to routine immunizations. This guide discusses how to keep your child healthy while taking immune-suppressing treatment.
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.
A summary of the symptoms, causes and treatments of oral thrush, an infection of the mouth most often found in infants during the first year of life.
Inflammation is the body's protective response against infections and injuries. Auto-inflammation occurs when the body produces an inflammatory response against its own healthy tissues. Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammation and auto-inflammation.
Learn about the symptoms of Parvovirus B19 infection in children, which is also called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.
Learn about the medical tests your child takes after a blood and marrow transplant.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.
Learn how children get HIV, how it affects their bodies, and what you need to do as a parent to keep your child as healthy as possible.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.
Chickenpox, or varicella, is a common childhood infection caused by a virus. Read about vaccines and treating chickenpox at home.
Sepsis occurs when an infection spreads to the entire body. Find out what causes sepsis, how it is treated, and when to seek medical attention.
