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Febrile Seizures for Parents
Febrile seizures are full-body convulsions caused by high fevers that affect young kids. Although they can be frightening, they usually stop on their own and don't cause any other health problems.
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Shellfish Allergy for Teens
Shellfish allergies can be serious - and shellfish can appear in some surprising foods and products. Read about shellfish allergy and what to do when a reaction is severe.
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Handling Injuries & Illnesses for Parents
From minor injuries to medical emergencies, these guides help you deal with common childhood mishaps.
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Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures for Parents
During a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the person loses consciousness and has stiffening and jerking of the muscles. These seizures usually are generalized, starting on both sides of the brain.
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Is It OK for Kids to Sleep After a Possible Concussion? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Can I Get Help in a Crisis? for Teens
If you’re dealing with a crisis, get help right away. Here's how to find people who will listen, talk with you, and help.
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A to Z: Edema for Parents
Learn about edema, swelling due to the build-up of excess fluid in body tissues.
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Epilepsy Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about epilepsy, and what they can do to help students with the condition succeed in school.
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A to Z: Hypothermia for Parents
Hypothermia is a medical emergency resulting from dangerously low body temperature.
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A to Z: Epilepsy for Parents
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder in which electrical signals in the brain misfire, causing temporary communication problems between nerve cells. Someone who gets recurrent seizures is thought to have epilepsy.