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  • What to Do About a Fever (High Temperature) for Parents


    Fevers are usually not cause for alarm — they're the body's way of fighting infection. Here's what to do if your child has a fever.

  • When Does a Cut Need Stitches? for Parents


    It's important to know when a cut might need medical care or even a few stitches. Here's what to look for.

  • How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Kids


    Kids who have asthma need to take medicine. But what kind of medicine do they take and what does it do? Let's find out.

  • First Aid: Choking for Parents


    Choking can be a life-threatening emergency. Follow these steps if your child is choking.

  • Hib Disease (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b) for Parents


    Hib disease can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia. To protect kids from this bacterial infection, they should receive the Hib vaccine as infants.

  • COVID-19: What to Do if Your Child Is Sick for Parents


    There's still much to learn about COVID-19. Still, parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick during the pandemic. Here's what doctors say to do if your child has coronavirus symptoms.

  • Playground Safety for Parents


    Following these safety guidelines can make neighborhood playgrounds entertaining and safe for your kids.

  • What to Do About Cuts for Parents


    Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.

  • VP Shunts for Parents


    A VP shunt is a small plastic tube that helps drain extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Most VP shunts are placed to treat hydrocephalus.

  • COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) for Parents


    Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) causes inflammation throughout the body. Doctors are trying to find out how these symptoms are related to COVID-19 infection.