Sleep terrors in children can be deeply frightening for parents, especially when a child suddenly wakes up screaming, sweating, and appearing terrified while remaining unresponsive. These episodes often occur during deep sleep and can leave families confused and worried. However, medical experts emphasize that sleep terrors, also known as night terrors, are a common childhood sleep condition and are usually harmless. Understanding why they happen and how parents should respond can make these
Sleep terrors in children can be deeply frightening for parents, especially when a child suddenly wakes up screaming, sweating, and appearing terrified while remaining unresponsive. These episodes often occur during deep sleep and can leave families confused and worried. However, medical experts emphasize that sleep terrors, also known as night terrors, are a common childhood sleep condition and are usually harmless. Understanding why they happen and how parents should respond can make these
New Jersey health officials have confirmed the first pediatric death linked to influenza during the 2025–26 flu season, underscoring growing concerns about an early and intense wave of respiratory illness across the state. The child, who was under the age of five and lived in northern New Jersey, died as a result of flu-related complications, according to a statement released by the New Jersey Department of Health. State officials reported that influenza activity this season has a
New Jersey health officials have confirmed the first pediatric death linked to influenza during the 2025–26 flu season, underscoring growing concerns about an early and intense wave of respiratory illness across the state. The child, who was under the age of five and lived in northern New Jersey, died as a result of flu-related complications, according to a statement released by the New Jersey Department of Health. State officials reported that influenza activity this season has a