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Tattoos for Teens
What's the safest way to get a tattoo? Does it hurt? What can go wrong? Knowing the facts will help you decide whether a tattoo is a good idea for you.
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What's a Syringe? for Kids
A syringe is the needle a doctor uses to give you a shot or draw blood.
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Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) for Parents
Find out how and why doctors perform lumbar punctures (spinal taps).
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Blood Test: Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) for Parents
Immunoglobulins (antibodies in the blood) can give doctors important information about the immune system, especially relating to infection or autoimmune disease.
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Getting a Blood Test for Parents
Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs are working and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here's how they're done.
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Acupuncture for Parents
Acupuncture is the practice of putting tiny needles into specific spots of the body for medical therapy. Scientific evidence shows that it works for some kinds of medical conditions by stimulating the body to release natural pain killers and other chemicals.
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Arthrocentesis (Joint Aspiration) for Parents
Arthrocentesis (joint aspiratio) involves withdrawing (aspirating) a sample of fluid from a joint using a needle and syringe.
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Body Piercing for Teens
Wondering whether you should pierce one of your precious parts? Read about what to expect.
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Hepatitis B for Parents
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) spreads from person to person through blood or other body fluids. A vaccine is approved for people of all ages to prevent HBV infection.
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What's an Injection? for Kids
An injection is when the doctor uses a needle to put medicine or a vaccine into your body.