Infant

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My Baby's Growing So Fast!

They’re no longer newborns, but they’re definitely still babies. They seem so small and fragile – parents often find themselves concerned about the effects of the world on their baby: Is this medication safe? Should he have this vaccine? Is she sick or just hungry? Is he supposed to do that? Is she supposed to have that many poops in one day?

The DrGreene Infant Center contains articles to your toughest baby questions.

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Cold Or Flu? How To Tell The Difference
The symptoms we get during a viral illness are often the body's attempt to get rid of the virus and to minimize damage... »

A-Z Guide

Adenovirus
Adenoviruses are very common viruses that can cause infections in children. There are over fifty subtypes of adenovirus... »
Airborne Transmission
Airborne transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on dust particles or on small respiratory droplets that... »
Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergies tend to run in families. Asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often occur in... »
Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
Amblyopia is the loss of vision caused when a clear image of the world is not available on the retina during key... »
Anemia (Low hemoglobin)
Anemia occurs when the production of red blood cells is insufficient, when too many red blood cells are destroyed, or... »
Anorectal Malformations
Anal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the anal opening, which makes it difficult for stool contents to pass through... »
Anthrax
The anthrax bacteria turn into spores if the conditions are not right for the bacteria to thrive and grow (i.e., there... »
Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by tight airways -- a result of airway hyper-responsiveness. »