February 3, 2026

Is It a Cold or the Flu? Rady Children’s Physician Breaks It Down

Is It a Cold or the Flu? We know it can be tough to tell what’s making your little one feel sick, so we’re breaking it down for you. Joelle Donofrio Odmann, MD, a Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego emergency medicine physician, walks us through the key symptoms of both illnesses and shares how to…

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December 15, 2025

What Every Parent Should Know About Antibiotics

Rady Children’s infectious disease expert shares what families need to know about using antibiotics safely Watching your child feel sick is never easy. The desire to make them feel better quickly often leads parents to wonder: “Does my child need an antibiotic?” Antibiotics are remarkable medications that save lives when used appropriately. But they only…

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March 18, 2020

Talking to Preschool-Age Children About COVID-19

by Lorri Bauer, MS, and Natalie Elms, MA The novel coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented and unsettling event for people of all ages, and for small children, its ever-changing nature and intense media coverage can be hard to comprehend — and even scary. Below are a few guidelines to help keep preschool-age kids calm, informed…

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November 18, 2019

Why Should We Care About Antibiotic Resistance? A Q&A with George Liu, MD, PhD

In (fairly) recent history, it’s safe to say that one of the most revolutionary additions to the world of health care has been antibiotics. Designed to attack bacterial infections, antibiotics have made countless ailments that were once serious — or even fatal — simple and quick to overcome. However, with ease and efficacy has also…

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