Infection Exposure Information

Specific infectious diseases are listed under the following 4 categories.The following 10 symptoms are the most common reasons parents call their child's doctor. Normal toddlers and preschoolers get infections 10 or more times per year. The attack rate decreases with age. Reason: with each new infection, children build up antibodies against future similar infections. During the teen years, children finally reach an adult level of 3 to 4 colds per year.American Academy of Pediatrics. Red Book. Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, Itasca, IL.Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAPDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.