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Fighting Germs for Teens
Germs are tiny organisms that can cause disease - and they're so small that they can creep into your system without you noticing. Find out how to protect yourself.
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Fighting Germs for Parents
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa can cause disease. Here's how to help protect your family from germs.
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5 Ways to Fight the Flu for Teens
Get tips for fending off the flu in this article for teens.
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Infections for Teens
Who needs a flu shot? How long is mono contagious? This section has tons of articles about infections that teens can get, with information about how they're spread, signs and symptoms, when to go to the doctor, and more.
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Word! White Blood Cells for Kids
White blood cells are part of the germ-fighting immune system.
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What Medicines Are and What They Do for Kids
You've taken medicine before. But what is it?
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When Is an Illness Contagious? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Germs: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Protozoa for Teens
Germs are tiny organisms that can cause disease - and they're so small that they can creep into your system without you noticing. Find out how to protect yourself.
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Word! Infection for Kids
When germs get inside your body, they can multiply and cause an infection.
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Word! Abscess for Kids
An abscess is a collection of pus that happens sometimes when the body is fighting an infection.