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  • Infections That Pets Can Spread for Parents


    Kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with pets. But it's important to know how to protect your family from infections carried by pets and other animals.

  • Staying Safe Around Animals for Kids


    Do you love animals? Lots of kids do. Find out how to stay safe around them in this article for kids.

  • Animal Bites and Scratches for Parents


    Animal bites and scratches, even minor ones, can become infected and spread bacteria to other parts of the body, regardless of whether the animal is a family pet or a wild animal.

  • First Aid: Animal Bites for Parents


    Animal bites and scratches that break the skin can cause infection. Rarely, animal bites can cause rabies, a dangerous, life-threatening disease.

  • Preventing Dog Bites for Parents


    Teaching kids a few basic dog manners will help them enjoy safe encounters with Fido.

  • Cat Scratch Disease for Parents


    Cat scratch disease is an infection that causes swelling of the lymph nodes after a cat scratch or bite. Learn about signs and symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.

  • Toxocariasis for Parents


    Toxocara are common parasites of dogs and cats. When they infect humans, the illness is called toxocariasis.

  • Hodgkin Lymphoma for Parents


    Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Most kids and teens who get Hodgkin lymphoma get better.

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Parents


    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the body's organs and structures.

  • What Is Asthma? for Kids


    Asthma makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.