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Nationally Recognized Pediatric Care

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Our hospitals are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the nation in multi-specialties.

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FEATURED SPECIALTIES & SERVICES

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Healthy living for parents, kids and teens.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

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PATIENT REFERRALS

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    Experts in Kids’ Infections

    Infectious diseases are caused by microscopic germs, such as bacteria, viruses or fungi, that get into the body and cause problems. Some, like the flu or COVID-19, spread directly from one person to another.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>From infections that happen in the brain to fungal infections of the feet, at 91´óÉñ Children's Health, we treat kids head to toe.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Infections may look different in children than they do in adults. 91´óÉñ infectious disease pediatricians know the unique signs and symptoms of even the most complex infections in children.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>We know it can be stressful when your child isn’t feeling well because of an infection. You can count on 91´óÉñ to get the answers you need as soon as possible.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-70c7462473 class=cmp-text>

    Infectious diseases are caused by microscopic germs, such as bacteria, viruses or fungi, that get into the body and cause problems. Some, like the flu or COVID-19, spread directly from one person to another. 

    From infections that happen in the brain to fungal infections of the feet, at 91´óÉñ Children's Health, we treat kids head to toe. 

    Infections may look different in children than they do in adults. 91´óÉñ infectious disease pediatricians know the unique signs and symptoms of even the most complex infections in children. 

    We know it can be stressful when your child isn’t feeling well because of an infection. You can count on 91´óÉñ to get the answers you need as soon as possible.

    Find Infectious Diseases Care From 91´óÉñ

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    We have multiple pediatric infectious diseases specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:

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    Conditions & Treatments

    We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.</p>"}} id=text-2c336474aa class=cmp-text>

    We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

    Rheumatic fever

    Acne

    Birthmarks

    Bone and joint infections

    Cat scratch disease

    Chronic or recurrent infections

    Chronic sinusitis

    Contact Dermatitis

    Diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections

    Drug Allergies

    Eczema

    Encephalitis

    Environmental Allergies

    Food Allergies

    Hair Loss

    Hepatitis

    HIV/AIDS

    Hives

    Immunodeficiency

    Infections / non-fully working immune systems

    Infectious mononucleosis

    Kawasaki disease

    Lyme disease

    Meningitis

    Moles

    Psoriasis

    Respiratory (lung) infections like pneumonia

    Skin infections including MRSA

    Skin Testing

    Stinging Insect Allergies

    Tuberculosis

    Unexplained, chronic or recurrent fever

    Unusual bacterial, fungal or viral infections

    Vitiligo

    We Specialize in Treating Kids With Infectious Diseases

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    From Lyme disease to lung and skin infections, our specialists help kids get better every day.

    3,000+

    Children we care for each year

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    Specialists on our team

    128,000+

    Children we immunize yearly against infectious childhood diseases
    <b>We’ve successfully treated kids with COVID-19 and MIS-C. </b>We’ve been on the forefront of treating children with COVID-19 and its related complications, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-0c5e3f2f04 class=cmp-text>

    We’ve successfully treated kids with COVID-19 and MIS-C. We’ve been on the forefront of treating children with COVID-19 and its related complications, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). 

    <b>We offer specialized care for babies, kids, and teens with HIV/AIDS. </b>In addition to postnatal (after birth) care for infants with HIV/AIDS, we offer treatment for all ages. We also help connect families to community services that can improve quality of life.</p>"}} id=text-4e8bf64815 class=cmp-text>

    We offer specialized care for babies, kids, and teens with HIV/AIDS. In addition to postnatal (after birth) care for infants with HIV/AIDS, we offer treatment for all ages. We also help connect families to community services that can improve quality of life.

    <b>We care for children whose immune systems are not working properly. </b>This includes transplant patients, cancer patients, and others.&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-00e4e87d22 class=cmp-text>

    We care for children whose immune systems are not working properly. This includes transplant patients, cancer patients, and others. 

    <b>We offer short wait times for appointments. </b>We want to help you get the answers you need as soon as possible.</p>"}} id=text-22bc15a4a1 class=cmp-text>

    We offer short wait times for appointments. We want to help you get the answers you need as soon as possible.

    <b>We have an antibacterial stewardship program. </b>We prescribe antibiotics only when they are necessary for the diagnosis. We avoid using antibiotics for viral infections.&nbsp;</p>"}} id=text-2276f729b1 class=cmp-text>

    We have an antibacterial stewardship program. We prescribe antibiotics only when they are necessary for the diagnosis. We avoid using antibiotics for viral infections. 

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    91´óÉñ Leaders Provide Expertise During COVID-19

    During the pandemic, 91´óÉñ infectious disease experts have shared expertise, tips and advice to educate families locally, nationally and internationally about this ever-changing virus and its impact on children.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-e1764413cb class=cmp-text>

    During the pandemic, 91´óÉñ infectious disease experts have shared expertise, tips and advice to educate families locally, nationally and internationally about this ever-changing virus and its impact on children.

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    Protect Your Family From the Flu

    It is more important than ever to protect your family from the flu. Learn how the flu vaccine works to keep your family and your community safe from the flu virus.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-acc37f139e class=cmp-text>

    It is more important than ever to protect your family from the flu. Learn how the flu vaccine works to keep your family and your community safe from the flu virus.

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    All About Infections

    When your child isn't feeling well, you'll want to know how to recognize the symptoms, how to help, and when to call the doctor. Find out what you need to know about all the common and not-so-common infections from the experts at 91´óÉñ<sup>®</sup> KidsHealth<sup>®</sup>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-3114964233 class=cmp-text>

    When your child isn't feeling well, you'll want to know how to recognize the symptoms, how to help, and when to call the doctor. Find out what you need to know about all the common and not-so-common infections from the experts at 91´óÉñ® KidsHealth®.

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