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Vaccines are crucial for protecting against infectious diseases like the flu. Infectious disease expert Diego Hijano, MD, answers common questions about them.
Childhood cancer survivor shares his journey of relapses, healing, and purpose, transforming pain into support for others in Chile and around the world. Read his story.
Don Magezi reflects on his childhood with sickle cell disease and what he wishes every parent understood. Learn how to help your child feel safe and supported.
Patients may have concerns about entering a clinical trial. Learn common concerns and questions to ask the research team.
From training to hospital visits, discover how therapy dogs bring comfort, calm, and connection to people who need it most.
After losing her only child to cancer, Betsy Fisher explores what it means to grieve, rebuild identity, and carry a child’s legacy forward. Read her story.
Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that mainly affects babies and young children. Watch this video to learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
A father shares how his daughter’s cancer changed what it means to show up and stay present. Read his story and find encouragement.
A teen from Puerto Rico shares how surviving osteosarcoma, amputation, and treatment shaped his strength, faith, and future. Read his story.
Doctors in Ghana share how culturally responsive children’s books help kids with cancer feel understood, valued, and less alone. Learn why representation matters.
A plant-based diet includes food from plants. Learn how a plant-based diet can help childhood cancer survivors lower risk of premature aging and improve health.
Artist Angus Olsen created drawings to help him express himself after his daughter’s was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Read the story of “I Draw Childhood Cancer.”
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. Watch this video to learn how it develops, its symptoms, and treatment options.
Blood cell counts and other blood test results can give information about your child's sickle cell disease. Learn more about complete blood count (CBC) tests.
Aplastic anemia is a serious blood disorder that affects the bone marrow. Watch this video to learn more about it, including diagnosis and treatment options.
Gene therapy offers lasting hope for hemophilia B. See 13-year study results from St. Jude and how new treatments like Hemgenix and Beqvez help patients.
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a blood disorder that causes low platelet levels, increasing the risk of bleeding and bruising. Watch this video to learn about ITP.
Sadie’s parents share lessons learned from her ITP journey, focusing on living with the condition and managing symptoms instead of obsessing over platelet counts.
Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Some people are at higher risk for flu complications. Learn how to prevent and treat the flu.
Flu vaccines are generally recommended for everyone over 6 months of age. But there are some exceptions. Learn why an annual flu shot is important.
Measles is a viral illness that spreads person to person. Symptoms include fever and rash. Learn about measles and how to prevent measles with an MMR vaccine.
Give your child a future free of HPV cancers. Learn how one mom protected her daughter with HPV, meningitis, and whooping cough vaccines recommended by pediatricians.
Aspergillosis is an infection caused by breathing in a common type of mold called Aspergillus. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for aspergillosis.
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.