If the vomiting is associated with an infection, the incubation and contagious periods depend on the type of germ causing the infection.

Warts are skin infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

A contagious and fairly common bacterial infection that causes a range of illnesses, from mild cough to severe disease

A sore throat is one of the most common concerns among parents of school-aged children. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about sore throats and their causes. Also included is information about strep throat tests, tonsillitis, how to prevent the spread of germs, and when to