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What to Do When Your Child Has A Fever
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Now that you have taken your child’s temperature, what do you do with the information?
Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers
illness, medicine, sleep, tonsils
A new report warns about the potentially deadly dangers of giving codeine to children after a tonsillectomy.
Government Recommends Child Care Plan if Swine Flu Hits
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The U.S. government is urging parents to have a backup plan for caring for their children in case they are hit by swine flu once the new school year begins.
Kidney Stones on the Rise in Children
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Kidney stones are on the rise in children and doctors are trying to determine why.
The Facts About Mono
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The chatter with moms at a recent school function revolved around a case of mono at school.
Another Case for Vaccinating Your Child
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The American Academy of Pediatrics issued an alert last week that identified several more cases of invasive HIB disease in Pennsylvania and two deaths.
GERD
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Find out when you should worry about your your-baby's constant reflux
Children's Health Study
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A groundbreaking study on children's health in the United States
Top Health Risks for Young Adults
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When I think of the youth of today, we tend to think they are pretty healthy, but the reality is that our youth are facing numerous health issues now that will have long term consequences as they grow older.
Teen Inhalant Abuse Prevention Urged
behavior, illness
A new study on teen inhalant abuse suggests a need for more prevention and treatment efforts.