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Colds for Parents
Colds are the most common infectious disease in the United States - and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.
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Well-Child Visit: 9 Years for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the ninth year.
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Well-Child Visit: 10 Years for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by age 10.
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A to Z: Hypertrophy, Tonsillar (Enlarged Tonsils) for Parents
Tonsillar hypertrophy, or enlarged tonsils, can happen due to an ongoing (chronic) condition or a temporary effect of an infection.
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First Aid: Common Cold for Parents
Kids can get up to eight colds a year - or more. The common cold sends more kids to the doctor than any other illness.
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First Aid: Pinkeye for Parents
Pinkeye is an inflammation of the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids. Although some kinds of pinkeye go away on their own, others require treatment.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) for Parents
SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old. Though SIDS remains unpredictable, you can help reduce your infant's risk.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) for Parents
Babies who are born prematurely or who experience respiratory problems shortly after birth are at risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), sometimes called chronic lung disease.
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Well-Child Visit: 15 Months for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your toddler might be doing by 15 months.
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Sleep and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old for Parents
By this age, your baby should be on the way to having a regular sleep pattern, sleeping longer at night, and taking 2 or 3 naps during the day.