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When and Where to Get Medical Care for Parents
Should you head to the ER when your child is hurt or ill? What about an urgent care center? Different problems need different levels of care, and you have many options.
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Wound Healing and Care for Parents
How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it. Good home care is an important part of healing.
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Wound Healing and Care for Teens
How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it – as well as how well someone cares for the wound at home. Find out what to do in this article for teens.
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Your Child's Vaccines: Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV, PPSV) for Parents
Find out when and why your child needs to get these vaccines.
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Your Child's Vaccines: Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis Vaccine (DTaP) for Parents
Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.
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Fever (High Temperature) In Kids for Parents
Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.
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Meningitis in Kids for Parents
Meningitis is treatable, but can be serious. So it's important to know the symptoms, and get medical care right away if you think that your child has the illness.
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Bug Bites and Stings for Teens
Generally, insect bites and stings are harmless. Find out how to keep pests from ruining your fun.
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Childhood Stress: How Parents Can Help for Parents
Stress is a normal response to changes and challenges. And life is full of those, even during childhood. Here are tips for parents on helping kids cope with normal stress and how to tell when stress is serious.
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A to Z Symptom: Fever for Parents
A fever itself is a symptom, causes no harm, and is often the body's way of fighting infections.