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  2. Croup - Wikipedia

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    Croup is a relatively common condition that affects about 15% of children at some point. [4] It most commonly occurs between six months and five years of age but may rarely be seen in children as old as fifteen. [3] [4] [9] It is slightly more common in males than females. [9] It occurs most often in autumn. [9]

  3. Omicron in kids leading to a new but familiar illness: croup

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    The omicron Covid variant appears to be leading to croup in young children under the age of 5. Doctors share what to know about kids, omicron and croup.

  4. Diphtheria - Wikipedia

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    The swollen throat is often accompanied by a serious respiratory condition, characterized by a brassy or "barking" cough, stridor, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing; and historically referred to variously as "diphtheritic croup," [13] "true croup," [14] [15] or sometimes simply as "croup."

  5. Human parainfluenza viruses - Wikipedia

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    HPIV-1 and HPIV-2 have been demonstrated to be the principal causative agent behind croup (laryngotracheobronchitis), which is a viral disease of the upper airway and is mainly problematic in children aged 6–48 months of age.

  6. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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    Here's what causes food poisoning, when you should be worried and what can be done to prevent having to experience it in the first place.

  7. List of childhood diseases and disorders - Wikipedia

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    The term childhood disease refers to disease that is contracted or becomes symptomatic before the age of 18 or 21 years old. ... Croup; Cystic fibrosis;

  8. Omicron in kids leading to a new, but familiar, illness: croup

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    COVID-19’s omicron variant appears to be affecting children under age 5 in a new way: a harsh, barking cough known as croup.

  9. At Last, New Weapons in the Fight Against Colds and Flu

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    But one, RSV, is particularly dangerous for babies and older people. Fortunately, RSV vaccines came out in 2023 and are now available to reduce RSV pneumonia risk in people over 60 or older than ...