Why does my child keep getting strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by the Streptococcus bacteria. It is highly contagious and can be easily spread through respiratory droplets and by those who are in close contact with others, such as in school or daycare. To prevent strep infections, parents should encourage good hygiene practices and children should be taught to cover their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze. 

Fighting A Fever In Children: Do's And Don'ts
Parents: do you know the Do's and Don'ts when your child has a fever? From monitoring temperatures and fluid intake, to dress/clothing and medication options, review these best practices when caring for your loved ones.

Nicklaus Children’s Opens Pediatric Urgent Care Facility in City of Homestead
Nicklaus Children’s Health System announces the opening of its newest urgent care location, the Nicklaus Children’s Homestead Outpatient Center. The center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located at 2072 NE 8 Street at the Campbell Shoppes in Homestead, the facility offers walk-in pediatric urgent care, for infants older than 2 months, children, teens and young adults through age 21.

Nicklaus Children's Opens Specialized Unit to Treat Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has resumed regular operations and is adapting operations to meet the current healthcare needs of children in South Florida. The hospital has developed a highly specialized four-bed unit-within-a-unit for treatment of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a complex disorder that is affecting youngsters worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.