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  • Immune System for Parents


    The immune system, composed of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that protect against germs and microorganisms, is the body's defense against disease.

  • How to Handle an Eye Injury for Parents


    Some eye injuries can be treated at home, while others require a visit to the doctor or emergency room. Find out what to do if your child has eye pain.

  • A to Z: Wheezing for Parents


    A "wheeze" is a high-pitched whistling sound made when air flows through narrowed airways in the lungs.

  • Preventing Eye Injuries for Parents


    Eye injuries in kids can lead to serious vision problems, even blindness. Wearing protective eyewear can prevent most eye injuries.

  • The Spleen for Parents


    The spleen is a fist-sized organ in the upper left part of the belly under the ribcage. It helps protect the body by clearing worn-out red blood cells and other foreign bodies (such as germs) from the bloodstream.

  • Typhoid Fever for Parents


    While typhoid fever isn't common in the U.S., it can be a health threat elsewhere. Learn about this illness and how to prevent it.

  • Immune System for Teens


    The immune system is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that defend people against germs and microorganisms.

  • Pilonidal Cyst for Parents


    A pilonidal cyst is a fluid-filled sac under the skin in the lower back, near the crease of the buttocks.

  • A to Z: Hearing Loss, Mixed for Parents


    Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the ear and auditory nerve.

  • A to Z: Hypogammaglobulinemia for Parents


    Learn about complications of white blood cell deficiencies and conditions that affect the immune system.