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Learn more about infectious diseases in children and adolescents.
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Akshay Sharma, bone marrow transplant physician at St. Jude, discusses things people may not know about sickle cell disease. Learn more about sickle cell.
Vaccines are crucial for protecting against infectious diseases like the flu. Infectious disease expert Diego Hijano, MD, answers common questions about them.
Mom shares how the war in Ukraine has impacted her son's cancer care. Read about their journey and a study's findings on the impact of war on children with cancer.
Caregiver Sara Lohse reflects on what resilience meant to her as she went through her daughter Madi’s cancer treatment. Read what she learned on resilience.
Trisha K. Paul, MD, studies the impact of writing on young cancer patients. Read tips on writing about cancer that teens and adolescents have given her.
Learn how facility dogs like Rose bring comfort, support, and smiles to teens in hospitals. Read about their incredible work and why asking for help is okay.
Kim Ray shares her challenges and wisdom about how she coped with her child’s new cancer diagnosis. She talks about setting boundaries and managing support.
Chronic pain is common in childhood cancer survivors. Learn more about its impact on daily life and how survivors can manage pain.
Fertility problems (infertility) can be a side effect of illness or treatments. Learn about female fertility preservation options and how to talk to your doctor.
Fertility problems (infertility) can be a side effect of illness or treatments. Learn about male fertility preservation options and how to talk to your doctor.
Low-grade gliomas are the most common brain and spinal cord tumor in children. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric low-grade glioma.
Differentiated thyroid cancer is the most common type of pediatric thyroid cancer. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children and teens.
Your hematology care team is a team of experts that helps patient families through care and treatment of pediatric blood disorders. Learn team member roles.
Quenton and Emily Mullins knew nothing about sickle cell disease when their daughter was diagnosed. Learn about their search for information and journey.
A bone marrow harvest is a procedure to collect stem cells from the soft inner tissue of bones. Learn about harvesting stem cells from bone marrow.
A splenectomy is surgery to remove the spleen. It is done to treat certain health conditions. Learn more about a splenectomy.
Gene therapy is a treatment that works by adding, changing, or repairing genes in a patient’s stem cells. Learn about gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
Podcasts are a great way to take time for yourself while you are in the hospital. Discover podcasts that bring comfort, connection, and distraction.
With measles cases rising worldwide and in the U.S., infectious disease experts at St. Jude dispel common myths about measles and the MMR vaccine.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without treatment, the infection can progress and become severe. Learn about HIV symptoms, treatment, and prevention in children and teens.
C. diff is a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea and inflammation of the colon. Learn how to prevent and treat C. diff infection.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms but can be severe in some people. Learn how to prevent and treat RSV.
Epstein-Barr virus is a common virus that causes mononucleosis (mono), also known as the “kissing disease.” Learn about EBV infection and how it is treated.
Miguela Caniza, MD, MPH, explains how to reduce infection risks at home for children with weak immune systems. Get safe cleaning and food prep tips.