Nipah is a dangerous virus, with a fatality rate as high as 40 to 75%.1 There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine. This means preventing Nipah virus is the best way to protect yourself and others. Most outbreaks have happened in parts of Asia, but infectious diseases can cross
What Does Measles Look Like? Measles symptoms do not start with a rash. They start with a high fever, harsh cough, and bloodshot eyes that look a lot like a bad cold, and by the time the rash shows up days later, your child has already been contagious for four
Just when you think the flu season is almost over, people start getting sick again. After flu cases slow down in January, many emergency rooms see another rise in February and March. This is known as the Late-Winter Flu Rebound & Influenza B surge. This flu second wave isn’t random.
Bronchitis and pneumonia are respiratory illnesses that cause persistent cough, chest discomfort, and fatigue, but they affect different parts of your lungs and carry different risks. Bronchitis inflames the bronchial tubes (the airways leading to your lungs), while pneumonia infects the alveoli (the air sacs where oxygen enters your bloodstream).
Ear infections rank among the most common reasons for pediatric ER visits and urgent care appointments. The pain, fever, and hearing changes they cause often leave parents wondering: is an ear infection contagious? The short answer is no. But the illnesses that trigger ear infections, such as colds, flu, and
At Coppell Emergency Room, we understand how worrying it can be when your child has trouble breathing or a strange cough. Croup is a common issue, especially in young kids, and we’re here to help you learn more about it. Understanding Croup: A Simple Overview Croup is an infection that
