A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
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.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
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).
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Inhibitors are a type of immune complication that some people with hemophilia may develop. Learn more about inhibitors and how they are treated.
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.
Learn about the benefits of providing oral immune therapy to your hospitalized baby using expressed breast milk.
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 how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
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.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Learn about the lymphatic system, different types of lymphoma, diagnosis and treatment.
A summary of causes, symptoms and treatments of oral thrush, an infection of the mouth most often found in infants during the first year of life.
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.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Learn about the symptoms of Parvovirus B19 infection in children, which is also called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.
Learn about the medical tests your child takes after a blood and marrow transplant.
In children, post-infectious glomerulonephritis is usually caused by inflammation that follows an infection. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment.
Swollen lymph nodes occur when the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to identify swollen lymph nodes and care for your child.
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.
